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https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cz93xzv3njjo

The first orbital rocket made and designed in Australia crashed 14 seconds after lift-off during its first test launch.

Videos show the Eris rocket, launched by Gilmour Space Technologies, lifting off the ground before losing momentum and crashing.

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[–] trolololol@lemmy.world 15 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Have they tried aiming the pointy bit upwards?

Ooooh maybe that was the problem!