Australia's Eris Rocket Flies for 14 Seconds, and Looking Ahead to a Human Presence on the Moon
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Australia's Eris Rocket Flies for 14 Seconds, and Looking Ahead to a Human Presence on the Moon
The maiden test launch of Australia's first locally designed and built orbital rocket was conducted Wednesday by Gilmour Space Technologies, marking a major milestone toward offering low-cost, responsive launch services for small satellites.The 75-foot, 30-metric ton Eris rocket, powered by new hybrid propulsion technology, successfully lifted off from the Bowen Orbital Spaceport in North Queensland, achieving approximately 14 seconds of flight.…
The inaugural flight of Gilmour Space's Eris rocket turned short. Only a few seconds for a failure, however, is considered a big step forward.
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