SYDNEY – An Australian aerospace firm said Thursday it has delayed a historic first attempt to launch a locally developed rocket into orbit, citing a
SYDNEY – An Australian aerospace firm said Thursday it has delayed a historic first attempt to launch a locally developed rocket into orbit, citing a ground system glitch. Gilmour Space Technologies had planned for a first test launch of its three-stage Eris rocket on Thursday but had to postpone until the next day.
“The issue was with an external power system we use during system checks,” communications chief Michelle Gilmour told AFP. “We’ve identified the fix but ran out of time to implement it and fuel the rocket within today’s launch window.”The rocket is set to fly from a spaceport near the east coast township of Bowen, about 1,000 kilometres up from the Queensland capital Brisbane. If successful, it would be the first Australian-made rocket to make an orbital launch from Australian soil. The 23-metre vehicle is designed to launch small satellites into low-Earth orbit but on the first launch it will carry a jar of Vegemite — a popular Australian toast topping.Fortinet Threat Report reveals record surge in automated cyberattacks as adversaries weaponize AI and fresh techniques
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