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Gilmour Space's Eris rocket to ignite crowds at Abbot Point's new Bowen Orbital Spaceport launch pad (www.abc.net.au)
submitted 7 months ago by Tau@aussie.zone to c/news@aussie.zone
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Australia's first locally made orbital rocket is poised to blast off from a small north Queensland town next month.

The 23-metre rocket has been lifted into the vertical position for the first time.

Gilmour Space is waiting for launch approval from the Australian Space Agency.

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[โ€“] Rentlar@lemmy.ca 8 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Well, maybe don't have the crowds stand that close to the rocket if you don't want them ignited.

[โ€“] Tau@aussie.zone 3 points 7 months ago

Didn't even notice until now, but yes it is an unfortunate choice of words in that title...