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Launch Window for Australia’s First Sovereign Orbital Rocket Announced

Gilmour Space Eris Rocket Could Launch as Early as March 15

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Tom Patton
Feb 25, 2025
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The countdown is on. Gilmour Space Technologies has announced a launch window starting 'no earlier than' March 15 for the maiden flight of Eris, the first Australian-designed and built rocket aiming for orbit.

"This will be the first attempt of an Australian rocket to reach orbit from Australian soil."
Adam Gilmour, Glilmour Space

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