The cosmic rocket is left in the air less than a minute before destroying a huge cloud of smoke, but it was a historic event designed and built in Australia, writes the Guardian.
Eris rocket has built Gilmour Space in Gold Costa and has been flying from North Queensland Bowen for a short time on Wednesday after waiting for a few months.
And although the smoke cloud could mark the end of ERIS mission, Gilmour and the newly created in Australia hope that this failed attempt to reach orbit would be just the beginning.
Shortly afterwards, Gilmour Space issued a statement that a 14-second flight of the rocket approached Australia to the club of six countries that regularly publish space.
"After the first experimental flight, in particular after the last 18-month expectation of the final approval, this is a significant result and a step forward for the sovereign cosmic capacity of Australia. The most important thing is that the team is safe and enthusiastic for the second trial flight, "the company said in a statement.
The 23-meter-long and 30-ton rocket was covered with sensors, through which Kvinsland's company hopes to receive information to help future release attempts. The Australian One Giant Leap Foundation, which develops educational programs for the preparation of the future labor of the space industry, was one of those who congratulated Gilmour Space for "impeccable work."
Gilmour Space release should start starting on Tuesday, but strong winds delayed the start. The start was also planned in May, but did not happen. Last week, the company received $ 5 million from the Australian government to develop its Eris missile, the next generation liquid rocket drive.
