First Rocket Launch Highlights Space Momentum in Australia

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On July 30, Gilmour Space launched its Eris rocket from Queensland, marking Australia’s first attempt at an indigenous orbital flight. Though short-lived, the launch signifies growing space industry capability and regulatory advancement

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand emerging domestic launch capacities and their implications for Defence space operations.
• Explore integration of space-based capabilities in force projection and surveillance.
• Encourage cooperation between ADF and industry for sovereign capability development.