5, 4, 3, 2, 1... Liftoff.
In the next few weeks, Australia will make history with its first rocket launch from Australian soil from an Australian company.
Wild Heart Wednesdays.
Behind this milestone is a story of grit, failure, and unwavering determination.
Picture this: 18 months of preparation. A rocket transported 2,000 km into the remote outback. The team endured blistering heat, relentless flies, and unpredictable winds. On launch day, the countdown began—but at T-minus 8 seconds, disaster struck.
The rocket split in half.
It was a crushing moment for Adam Gilmour, founder of Gilmour Space Technologies. His team was shattered. But instead of wallowing, Adam gathered his team that evening and made a commitment:
"We’re not giving up."
That night, amidst the wreckage, he learned a lesson that would define his leadership: Progress comes from staying in the fight.
The next day, his team salvaged what they could. By week’s end, they were back at work. Failure wasn’t a dead end; it was fuel for the next launch.
Today, Gilmour Space is leading Australia into the space age, with its first orbital launch imminent. It’s a story of rockets and resilience.
The journey to every milestone is fuelled by collective belief and persistence.
Or as Adam puts it, “Monday is disaster. Friday, the problem is solved.”
