The Journal of Space Commerce

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First Eris Test Flight Now Planned NET July 3

High Winds have Delayed Gilmour Space Launch

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Tom Patton
Jul 02, 2025
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The first test flight of the Australian orbital class rocket Eris is now scheduled for Not Earlier Than (NET) July 3. The Gilmour Space rocket has been standing on its launch pad since June 25, but weather conditions have not been favorable to the test flight.

The flight was initially planned for May 16, but was scrubbed following a pre-launch anomaly d…

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