First Australian-made rocket crashes after 14 seconds of flight in a failed attempt to reach orbit

After 54-year wait, Australia's first attempt at an orbital rocket crashes 14 seconds after liftoff

Gilmour Space's Eris-1, the first rocket fully built by an Australian company, crashed back to Earth 14 seconds after taking off from a spaceport in Queensland. It was the country's first orbital launch attempt since 1971.

Australia's First Attempt In 54 Years To Launch Orbital Rocket Into Space Crashes After Just 14 Seconds

Space-rocket-launches The first fully Australian-made rocket, Eris-1, attempted to become the country’s first orbital flight in almost 54 years on Tuesday. Unfortunately, it crashed just 14 seconds after taking off. Eris-1, developed and manufactured by private Australian company Gilmour Space Technologies, was supposed to take off from Bowen Orbital Spaceport in coastal Queensland. And for a little over 30 seconds it looked like everything was …

First Australian-made rocket crashes after 14 seconds of flight in failed attempt to reach orbit

The rocket, launched by Gilmour Space Technologies, was the first Australian-designed and manufactured orbital launch vehicle to lift off from the country.

Australia's first orbital rocket launch fails 14 seconds after lift-off

Australia's first homegrown orbital rocket, Eris, crashed 14 seconds after liftoff during its maiden test flight. Despite the failure, Gilmour Space hailed it as a milestone for the country's space industry.

First Australian-Made Rocket Crashes 14 Seconds After Launch Of Flight

Australia’s first locally made orbital rocket, Eris, launched by Gilmour Space Technologies, crashed 14 seconds after liftoff during a test flight in Queensland.

First Australian-made rocket crashes shortly after lift off

The company behind the country's first orbital rocket called the launch a 'giant leap' despite crashing after only 14 seconds.