What rocket is launching Maiden Flight?

Maiden Flight is launching on the Eris Block 1.

Who is launching Maiden Flight?

Maiden Flight is being launched by Gilmour Space Technologies, a private launch provider founded in 2013.

Where is Maiden Flight launching from?

Maiden Flight is launching from Eris Pad at Bowen Orbital Spaceport.

What orbit is Maiden Flight heading to?

Maiden Flight is heading to Low Earth Orbit (LEO).

Is the Eris Block 1 reusable?

No — the Eris Block 1 is an expendable launch vehicle.

How many times has the Eris Block 1 flown?

The Eris Block 1 has launched 1 times to date.

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Maiden Flight

Test Flight

Failure

Gilmour Space Technologies(GST)Private

Eris Block 1LEOorbit

Flight Timeline

T+00:00Ignition
T+01:40SES
T+03:20SECO
T+08:20Stage 3 Ignition
T+10:20Stage 3 Cutoff

Launch time

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 10:35 PM

Failure

At a glance

Status: Launch Failure
Provider: Gilmour Space Technologies
Type: Private
Vehicle: Eris Block 1
Orbit: LEO
Pad: Eris Pad
Location: Bowen Orbital Spaceport

Social Flight Log

Jul 29, 2025, 11:20 PM
Launch failure.
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Jul 29, 2025, 9:07 PM
Unofficial Webcast by Launch Heaven has started
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Jul 29, 2025, 5:25 AM
Scrubbed for the day.
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Jul 29, 2025, 5:02 AM
New T-0.
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Jul 29, 2025, 4:18 AM
New T-0.
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Jul 29, 2025, 1:31 AM
Unofficial Webcast by Launch Heaven has started
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Jul 28, 2025, 2:15 PM
Tweaked launch window.
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Jul 28, 2025, 1:55 PM
NET July 29 afternoon LT.
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Jul 27, 2025, 3:49 AM
Delayed to NET July 29 LT.
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Jul 26, 2025, 1:03 AM
NET July 28 LT.
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Jul 16, 2025, 1:10 AM
Delayed to NET July 27 LT.
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Jul 15, 2025, 12:41 AM
NET July 17 LT.
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Jul 2, 2025, 11:13 PM
NET July 16 LT.
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Jul 1, 2025, 10:16 PM
Launch delayed to TBD July.
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Jun 30, 2025, 12:35 AM
NET July 3 LT.
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Jun 26, 2025, 6:58 AM
NET July 2 LT.
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Jun 25, 2025, 6:10 AM
NET July 1 LT.
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May 15, 2025, 9:06 PM
Launch TBD after fairing separation incident on the pad
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May 14, 2025, 9:33 PM
Scrubbed
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May 13, 2025, 8:11 AM
Setting go for launch.
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May 13, 2025, 1:38 AM
NET May 15 LT, TBC.
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May 4, 2025, 2:21 AM
NET May 15.
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Mar 29, 2025, 6:24 AM
NET April.
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Mar 7, 2025, 1:58 PM
Launch delayed due to launch site impact by Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
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Feb 27, 2025, 7:42 AM
Adding launch
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Status details

Failure reason

Rocket never developed sufficient thrust, ascended for about 50 meters before flying sideways and fall back near the pad.

Overview

Maiden flight of Gilmour Space's orbital launch vehicle Eris.

Mission details

Orbital Attempt

#7,014

GST Mission

Pad Launch

Location Launch

Launch Window

NET

Jul 29, 2025, 10:35 PM

Precision

Minute

Schedule Changes

1 update

Eris Pad

Launch pad for Gilmour Space's orbital rocket Eris.

Total Launches

Orbital Attempts

Wikipedia

Bowen Orbital Spaceport

Private orbital launch facility owned and operated by Gilmour Space.

Timezone

Australia/Brisbane

Local Launch Time

Jul 30, 2025, 8:35 AM