Anthony Horton (@spacelizard@aus.social) Attached: 1 image It's OK, they found the Vegemite. #Space #Spaceflight #GilmourSpace #ErisRocket #TestFlight1

I just noticed that, for added Australian-ness, there is a spider on the Vegemite.

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Screenshot of a Facebook post by Gilmour Space, including a photo of a singed jar of Vegemite lying on its side on the ground, with the text: Hey guys, don’t worry! Our payload is ok.

It's OK, they found the Vegemite.

#Space #Spaceflight #GilmourSpace #ErisRocket #TestFlight1

Scott Manley's take on Eris TestFlight1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98haEggTw4A

He adds some interesting details about the design of the rocket, e.g. the use of fixed main engine nozzles with reaction control thrusters.

#Space #Spaceflight #GilmourSpace #ErisRocket #TestFlight1

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Gilmour Space have now released some video of Eris TestFlight1 to the media and it's getting posted in various places, e.g. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rtKV9t_Cqs

The video shows the flight from two different cameras. In the second clip you can clearly see that there is a failure of one of […]

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A rocket, off in the distance, erect next to the launch tower. Above it is a setting sun with clouds streaming across it.

UPDATE: The Gilmoure Space Technologies #TestFlight1 launch that was rescheduled to today has been postponed, with no date set for next attempt.

An electrical fault triggered the payload fairing to suddenly open during routine assessment last night. The team is looking into the cause.

📸 Gilmour

UPDATE: Gilmour Space will NOT be launching the Eris on #TestFlight1 today 😭

Overnight system checks have identified an issue in the ground support systems and will be reviewing.

Next launch window scheduled for this Friday morning.

Boom boom boom let’s go back to my room.

Australia is sooo close to launching its first rocket ever. When it happens it will be a huge source of national pride and achievement. From GST - “UPDATE: The launch window for #Testflight1 is now no earlier than (NET) mid-January.”

Launchpad is the new spaceport in Bowen, QLD! 🚀

Gilmore Space - Bowen Queensland Launch

UPDATE: #Testflight1 is now NET mid-Jan

Our team is finalising test & verification, and coordinating with CASA. A Jan launch will also give our team a well-deserved break... and an extended window for our 1st launch.

Updates: gspace.com/missions

(Zaid D)

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Gilmour Space Technologies released an update on the Eris Test Flight 1.
I hope to make the drive up to Bowen, QLD, to view the launch. :)

UPDATE: The launch window for #Testflight1 is now no earlier than (NET) mid-January. www.gspace.com/missions