• Eris during the wet dress rehearsal. 

Credit: Gilmour Space
    Eris during the wet dress rehearsal. Credit: Gilmour Space
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The Australian Space Agency has awarded Advanced Navigation a $856,077 grant to develop a space-capable Inertial Navigation System (INS) for Gilmour Space's Eris rocket.

“This partnership brings together two companies committed to growing Australia’s sovereign aerospace capabilities. We look forward to working with Advanced Navigation on future missions to enhance our launch and satellite systems for our global customers," said Gilmour Space Deputy Chief Engineer, Kody Cook.

It will also support Gilmour Space's Elara family of satellite buses. 

“In the vast emptiness of space, without external guides, rockets rely on a sophisticated suite of navigation, guidance, and control (GNC) systems. The onboard navigation system must withstand dynamic conditions, gravitational forces, and the intricate physics of orbital mechanics, while providing a reliable flight path. Put simply, the system must be indestructible," said Advanced Navigation CEO and co-founder, Chris Shaw.

 

 

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