Australian Company Gilmour Space Gets Country's First Orbital Launch License
Gilmour Space, an Australian rocket company, has been granted the country's first orbital launch license by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).
This license allows Gilmour Space to launch its Eris rocket from the Arnhem Space Centre in northern Australia. The Eris rocket is a two-stage rocket that is designed to carry small satellites into orbit.
The granting of this license is a significant milestone for Australia's space industry. It is the first time that an Australian company has been granted a license to launch an orbital rocket.
The license will allow Gilmour Space to begin commercial launches of its Eris rocket.
The company plans to launch its first commercial mission in 2023. This mission will carry a payload of small satellites into orbit.
The granting of this license is a major boost for Gilmour Space. It will allow the company to begin commercial operations and to compete in the global space launch market.
The license is also a significant milestone for Australia's space industry.
It is the first time that an Australian company has been granted a license to launch an orbital rocket. This is a major step forward for Australia's space industry and it will help to position Australia as a major player in the global space economy.