80 FOMO press release · Gilmour Space
Update on Eris TestFlight1 Investigation
AI Executive Summary
Gilmour Space published the findings of its investigation into the failed Eris TestFlight1 mission of 30 July 2025. One of the four first-stage hybrid engines lost thrust approximately nine seconds after ignition, followed by a similar problem in another engine around 17 seconds. Investigators identified two independent failure modes involving electrical and thermal faults in the oxidiser pump subsystem, including electric motors and associated inverters. A final report was submitted to the Australian Space Agency and Office of the Space Regulator.