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Eris Test Flight 1 being launched from Bowen Orbital Spaceport in Nort Queenland. This moment marked the First launch attempt of an Aussie made rocket.

First launch attempt of Aussie made rocket

NEWS • Industry growth

30 July 2025

Eris Test Flight 1 took place at Gilmour’s Bowen Orbital Spaceport at Abbot Point in North Queensland this morning.

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Aussie students' experiment to be tested in space by an astronaut

NEWS • Inspire

30 July 2025

The unique opportunity will occur as part of the Asian Try Zero-G competition, which is delivered by One Giant Leap Australia and supported by the Australian Space Agency and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency.

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National Science Week 2025: Special opportunities to see space up close

NEWS • Inspire

28 July 2025

STEM and space enthusiasts of all ages will have numerous opportunities to 'Decode the Universe', including an exclusive online event with Australian astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg.

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Australian Prime Minister the Hon Anthony Albanese MP along with a team member from Gilmour Space Technologies

Gilmour receives funding boost from Australian Government

NEWS • Industry growth

25 July 2025

The Queensland-based space firm has received $5 million to accelerate the development of its next-generation liquid rocket engine.

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Space talk: Edward Robinson

NEWS • People in the sector

25 July 2025

How does it feel to be one of the youngest CEOs in the Australian space sector?

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Skykraft 4 mission a milestone for space-enabled Air Traffic Management network

NEWS • Space activities

24 July 2025

Australian company's satellites were launched into orbit with SpaceX, joining Skykraft's growing constellation to transform air traffic control.

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