US EditionSystem glitch delays Australian-made rocket launch
- Gilmour Space Technologies delayed the planned Thursday launch of its 23-metre Eris rocket from Bowen, Queensland, due to a technical issue.
- The delay stemmed from a ground system glitch involving the external power system used during system checks, discovered Wednesday evening.
- The Eris rocket, a fully fueled 30-tonne three-stage vehicle with a hybrid propulsion system, aims to place small satellites into low-Earth orbit.
- CEO Adam Gilmour expressed skepticism about achieving orbit on this attempt, despite acknowledging it could happen in theory, while communications chief Michelle Gilmour said she would be extremely surprised—and thrilled—if the rocket successfully reached orbit.
- The launch was postponed until the next available window on Friday, marking a historic first Australian-made rocket orbital attempt from Australian soil if successful.
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