The Eris rocket, developed by Gilmour Space, experienced dual engine failures shortly after launch, resulting in a crash just above the launch pad following a 14-second flight. The rocket, initially ignited from a northeastern Australia launch pad, struggled with power loss from two of its engines. Despite the failure, no injuries occurred, and environmental impacts were deemed negligible. Gilmour Space's cofounder expressed satisfaction with the initial test flight outcomes, emphasizing the unexpected success of achieving any flight time despite the challenges faced.
"I thought best case was maybe 40 seconds of flight time, but I'll take 14 as a win."
"I didn't expect that we would get to orbit; never did. I thought best case was maybe 40 seconds of flight time, but I'll take 14 as a win."
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