Australia’s first locally made orbital rocket is poised to blast off from a small north Queensland town next month.

The 23-metre rocket has been lifted into the vertical position for the first time.

Gilmour Space is waiting for launch approval from the Australian Space Agency.

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    7 months ago

    Well, maybe don’t have the crowds stand that close to the rocket if you don’t want them ignited.

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      7 months ago

      Didn’t even notice until now, but yes it is an unfortunate choice of words in that title…