Gilmour Space secures license for first orbital launch
Australian launch company Gilmour Space has secured a license for its first orbital launch, which is expected to take place in 2023.
The license was granted by the Australian Space Agency and will allow Gilmour Space to launch its Eris rocket from the Arnhem Space Centre in the Northern Territory.
The Eris rocket is a two-stage rocket that is designed to carry small satellites into orbit.
The first launch of the Eris rocket will carry a payload of three satellites, including the AUD$1.2 million Space Surveillance Telescope (SST), which is being developed by the University of New South Wales.
The SST is designed to track objects in space, such as satellites and debris, and will be used to improve space safety and situational awareness.
The launch of the Eris rocket is a significant milestone for Gilmour Space and for the Australian space industry.
It will be the first time that an Australian company has launched a rocket into orbit, and it will open up new possibilities for space exploration and commercial applications.
Gilmour Space is a privately owned company that was founded in 2012.
The company is developing a range of rockets, including the Eris rocket, which is designed to carry small satellites into orbit.
Gilmour Space is also developing a larger rocket, called the G-Class rocket, which is designed to carry larger satellites and payloads into orbit.
The G-Class rocket is expected to be operational in 2025.
Gilmour Space is one of a number of companies that are developing rockets to launch small satellites into orbit.
This is a rapidly growing market, as small satellites are becoming increasingly popular for a variety of applications, such as Earth observation, communications, and weather forecasting.
Gilmour Space is well-positioned to take advantage of this growing market, and the company's first orbital launch is a significant milestone in its development.