Eris
Australia's first homegrown orbital rocket
Gilmour Space Technologies
Australian startup building the Eris rocket to give Australia its own orbital launch. Its first flight in July 2025 failed seconds after liftoff; a second attempt is targeted for late 2026. (1 product in the atlas)
Products, by altitude
Launch · From the pad to orbit
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Known rounds
| Date | Round | Amount | Led by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Series E | $145M | National Reconstruction Fund Corporation, Hostplus1 |
Milestones
- Jul 2025 Eris TestFlight1 lifted off from Bowen Orbital Spaceport but lost thrust within seconds and was destroyed. Company statement2
Sources
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