Gilmour Space Technologies · Abbot Point, near Bowen, Queensland, Australia, Australia
Launch Pads
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Annual Launches
0-2
Max Payload (LEO)
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Established
2022
Bowen Orbital Spaceport at Abbot Point in tropical Queensland is the dedicated launch site for Gilmour Space Technologies' Eris-1 hybrid orbital rocket. At 19.85°S it provides a near-equatorial position favourable for GTO and equatorial-LEO inclinations from Australia. Eris-1 (Bowen 1) is staged for what would be the first orbital launch attempt by a private Australian company on Australian soil. Site is built on industrial port land at Abbot Point coal terminal.
| Region | Oceania |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| Coordinates | -19.8500° N, 148.0500° E |
| Ownership | Private |
| Parent Entity | Gilmour Space Technologies Pty Ltd |
| Regulatory Regime | Australian Space Agency under Space (Launches and Returns) Act 2018 |
| Latitude Advantage | 19.85°S — moderate equatorial GTO bonus; favorable for tropical-band inclinations |
| Azimuth Range | Approximately 30°–135° (northeast to southeast over Coral Sea) |
| Website | https://www.gspace.com/ |
Anchor Tenants
Active Users
Strategic Value
Sovereign Australian orbital-launch capability anchor. First private Australian operator to attempt vertically-integrated rocket + spaceport ownership.
Recent Activity
Eris-1 vehicle integration and pad commissioning progressed through 2025; maiden flight pending final ASA launch permit
2026
Targeted Eris-1 maiden orbital launch
2028
Eris-2 introduction with higher payload capacity