Tag: Gilmour Space

Third time’s a charm: Gilmour readies another launch attempt

Posted on   |  by James Riley
Gilmour Space Technologies engineers were rolling out the company’s Eris three-stage rocket from its vehicle assembly building on Monday evening ahead of its third launch attempt scheduled for Wednesday....

News Wrap: Tim Ayres is off to a running start

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Just a week after his appointment as the new Minister for Industry and Innovation, Tim Ayres took to the stage this week to set out his agenda – and...

Gilmour Space scrubs launch after electrical fault

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Gilmour Space Technologies has postponed the historic maiden launch of its Eris rocket indefinitely after an electrical fault during pre-launch checks caused the nose cone to open. The company,...

Gilmour Space shoots for landmark maiden launch this week

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Gilmour Space Technologies will attempt the first orbital launch from Australian soil in more than 50 years as early as Thursday morning after receiving final approval from the space...

Gilmour Space moves company to launch campaign mode

Posted on   |  by James Riley
Queensland rocket company Gilmour Space Technologies has announced the launch window for the first test flight of its Eris orbital vehicle will open on March 15, with a launch...

Local space sector welcomes new regulatory changes

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Australia’s space sector regulations have been overhauled for the second time in two years, with the federal government moving to cut down on red tape and speed up launch...

Liftoff for local space tech with $3.6m in federal grants

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
A radioisotope heater designed to help payloads survive the lunar night and a GPS-free navigation system for rockets are among five projects to share in $3.6 million in federal...

Space agency looks for outside help as demand grows

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Australia’s space agency is set to create an expanded panel arrangement to source external analysis and advice for launch permits and other space activity approvals, as it fights off...