The payload fairing at the top of Gilmour Space's first Eris rocket was supposed to deploy a few minutes after lifting off ...

The company has been busy over the past decade. For example, it developed the 82-foot-tall (25-meter-tall) Eris and built a ...

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Australia has historically played a supporting role in space exploration but experts say the country has a "natural advantage ...

Australian company Gilmour Space is poised to launch Australia's first ever orbital rocket designed and manufactured in the ...

The launch of the first ever Australian-built rocket hoping to reach orbit has been delayed after an issue was discovered ...

Gilmour Space Technologies’ launch of Australia’s first sovereign orbital rocket has been postponed for “at least a few weeks ...

Gilmour Space Technologies has indefinitely postponed the launch of Australia's first locally-built orbital rocket after an ...

Gilmour Space’s rocket stands on its launchpad. Having space capabilities is vital to Australia’s economy and national security. The launch attempt comes at a critical juncture for space in ...

Gilmour Space Technologies has been performing final system checks before launching its homegrown Eris rocket. The vehicle ...

After years of preparation, Australia’s first locally-made rocket was set to make history. The 23m Eris rocket has been ...

Australia’s first homegrown orbital rocket launch into space from Queensland has been delayed. The Australian-made rocket, ...