Eris • TestFlight1

Gilmour Space in Australia launched the inaugural flight of its Eris Block 1 rocket. The three-stage launch vehicle is 25 m (82 ft) tall and is equipped with 1.5 m (4.9 ft) diameter payload fairings. The rocket is designed to send up to 305 kg up to low Earth orbit. This first mission, called “TestFlight1,” did not have a payload on board. Delayed from May 4, 2024, due to a lack of launch permit. Delayed from May 14/15 due to a ground support system issue. Delayed from May 15/16 due to unintended triggering of the payload fairing deployment at the pad. Delayed from July 1, 2, 3 & 16. Delayed from July 26/27. Delayed from July 27/28. Delayed from July 28/29 due to upper level winds. Failed to launch much beyond the height of the rocket before crash landing adjacent to the launch pad.