Bowen Orbital Spaceport
2025 to present
Site Details
- Country: Australia
- Operator: Gilmour Space Technologies
- Type: Commercial
Overview
Built at Abbot Point near Bowen in Queensland as the launch site for the Eris rocket of Gilmour Space Technologies. Eris made the first orbital launch attempt by an Australian built rocket from Australian soil in July 2025, falling back to the ground shortly after liftoff.
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