Gilmour Space Technologies postpones launch of first Australian-made rocket | ABC NEWS
Plans to launch the first Australian-made rocket into orbit have been delayed for a second time due to technical faults. The Eris rocket was cleared to launch from Bowen in north Queensland before an unexpected issue thwarted hopes of lift off.
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The Gold Coast-based company behind the venture, Gilmour Space Technologies, are set to undertake a full investigation into the incident.
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