MISSION: ERIS TESTFLIGHT 1
​​​30 July 2025
First Test Launch of Eris Rocket a Giant Leap for Australian Space Capability​​​​
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TestFlight1 — 3,2,1… Liftoff
Today, Eris became the first Australian made orbital launch vehicle to lift off from Australian soil — achieving around 14 seconds of flight.
For a maiden test flight, this is a strong result and a major step forward for Australia’s sovereign space capability.
✅ Smooth operations through terminal count and T‑0
✅ Successful autosequence & ignition of all 4 first-stage hybrid rocket engines
✅ 23 seconds of engine burn time, 14 seconds of flight
✅ Successful integrated operation between rocket and ground systems
✅ Liftoff from Bowen Orbital Spaceport, clearing the tower
✅ Flight software & GNC performing as expected
✅ Extensive flight data collected
✅ Safe execution of launch and range operations
✅ From early indications, launch site infrastructure appear intact
Most importantly, the team is safe and energised for Test Flight 2.
Only six nations launch to orbit regularly — and just a handful are working to join them. Today brings Australia closer to that club.
A huge congratulations to our tireless team, and thank you all for your incredible support.
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Onwards to TestFlight 2!
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MISSION: ERIS TESTFLIGHT 1
​​LAUNCH SITE: Bowen Orbital Spaceport, North Queensland.
MISSION: Gilmour Space’s Eris TestFlight1 will be the first Australian-made rocket to attempt orbit, and the nation's first orbital launch in over 50 years.
TARGET LAUNCH WINDOW: The Australian Space Agency has given us the green light for TestFlight1. Due to an anomaly, TestFlight1 will be postponed pending an internal assessment.
HAZARD AREAS:
Safety is our priority. Please observe all Hazard Areas for land, sea and air on launch days - see details linked right.
Updated Jun 27, 2025
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
ERIS TESTFLIGHT 1
Gilmour Space has developed Australia's first orbital launch vehicle, #Eris
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Designed and manufactured by Gilmour Space, Eris is Australia's first sovereign-made rocket capable of launching satellites into orbit.
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TestFlight 1 will be the maiden orbital launch attempt of the Eris Block 1 rocket, which uses proprietary hybrid rocket technology.​​​​
AUSTRALIA'S FIRST ORBITAL SPACEPORT
Eris TestFlight 1 will be launched from QLD's Bowen Orbital Spaceport #BOS
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BOS is the first licensed commercial orbital launch facility in Australia, with access to 20- to 65-degree (low to mid) inclination Low Earth Orbits.
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Located within the Abbot Point State Development Area in Queensland, this private launch site is operated by Gilmour Space, with blessings from the Juru traditional owners in Bowen to 'bridge Country to Sky'.
The Bowen Orbital Spaceport was co-funded by Gilmour Space together with the Commonwealth and QLD Governments under the Modern Manufacturing Strategy.
