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The 1st Australian rocket to launch from Australian soil could reach orbit next month

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Gilmour Space has announced the launch window for its first -ever orbital launch attempt.

The company is targeting a launch no earlier than March 15 from its own Bowen Orbital Spaceport in northern Queensland .

Eris is the first Australian -designed and built rocket aiming for orbit.

It stands at 82 feet ( 25 meters ) tall and can deliver a payload of up to 474 pounds ( 215 kilograms ) to a sun-synchronous orbit.

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