📆 May 18, 2023 #GilmourSpace unveils first #Australian 🇦🇺 #orbital launch #rocket 🚀 https://www.australianmanufacturing.com.au/gilmour-space-unveils-first-australian-made-orbital-launch-rocket/

(the maiden launch was originally announced for April)

It's not a bad likeness, I think. Apart from the fins. I need the fins to keep pointy end up, flamey end down in the absence of vernier rockets and thrust vector control, though.

This is my scratch built 3D printed, flying model rocket semi-scale replica of the Gilmour Space Eris, with camera and altimeter.

Mechanically it is the most complicated thing I've made so far. 12 3D printed parts plus the electronics, parachute and shock cord. The electronics are pulled out of my previous rockets. I did put an extra slot in the avionics tray though, so I'd have space to add an inertial measurement unit later.

#3dPrinting #ModelRocketry #FreeCAD #Prusa #Adafruit #Runcam #GilmourSpace

Australia’s first rocket is set to launch into space in April 2023

The Eris rocket developed by Australian company Gilmour Space will be the first Australian system to go into orbit if it successfully launches next year.

https://twitter.com/newscientist/status/1594666981340348417

#spacecraft #space #Australia #rockets #GilmourSpace

The first launch of the Australian Eris #rocket, built by #GilmourSpace on the Gold Coast, is scheduled for April of next year.

New Scientist article: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2347513-australias-first-rocket-is-set-to-launch-into-space-in-april-2023/