‘It’s going, it’s ...’: Queensland rocket meets fiery end, exploding on launch The first Australian-designed and manufactured rocket has barely made it past the launch tower, exploding on liftoff near Bowen in north Queensland.

“We’re happy, all considered. We know what happened. Unfortunately it was an old rocket - it’s been sitting on the pad for 18 months." www.brisbanetimes.co... #ausspace #GilmourSpace