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Bowen Spaceport: Australia’s Gateway to the Stars

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Nestled in the coastal town of Bowen in North Queensland, the Bowen Orbital Spaceport marks a significant milestone for Australia’s space industry. Operated by Gilmour Space Technologies, a Gold Coast-based company, this facility stands as the nation’s first privately owned orbital launch site. Its location, purpose-built infrastructure, and focus on launching small satellites into low Earth orbit reflect a growing interest in space technology w…

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Bowen Spaceport: Australia’s Gateway to the Stars

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Launch on near horizon for Bowen space venture

Gilmour Space Technologies has announced a launch window starting ‘no earlier than’ March 15 for the maiden flight of Australian-designed and built rocket Eris from Bowen Orbital Spaceport in North Queensland.The news follows final airspace approvals from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and Airservices Australia, clearing the last regulatory hurdle before launch.“This will be the first […] Thank-you for your interest in iQ In…

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