On The Space Show for Wednesday, 30 July 2025: Eris TestFlight-1: Gilmour Space takes first step towards Australian sovereign launch capability.Bowen, Queensland, Australia - 30 July 2025: Gilmour Space Technologies has completed the maiden test launch of Australia's first locally designed and built orbital rocket — a major milestone toward offering low-cost, responsive launch services for small satellites globally.The 23-meter, 30-tonne Eris rocket, powered by new hybrid propulsion technology, successfully lifted off from the Bowen Orbital Spaceport in North Queensland, achieving approximately 14 seconds of flight.BONUS: A 2019 Space Show interview with Adam Gilmour, CEO and Founder of Gilmour Space Technologies.Adam provides a company profile and describes the aspirations of the company to develop an Australian space launch vehicle. (Interviewer: Peter Aylward) Australian Space Industry 2025 — Part 10: * Skykraft mission 4 * Artemis 2 Australian laser * Optimus satellite factory * Kanyini.Planet Earth — Episode 66: * NISAR launch due soon * MethaneSAT fail * TRACERS in orbit * SWOT update.

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