First space rocket designed and built in Australia blows up seconds after leaving the ground

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Here's one for the history books; the Eris spacecraft became the first orbital rocket to launch from Australian soil, and exploded 14 seconds after takeoff.

We're a proud people us Aussies, but maybe we should stick to wrestling crocodiles and breakdancing.

https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/australias-1st-orbital-rocket-gilmour-spaces-eris-fails-on-historic-debut-launch