Gilmour Space Technologies

09/10/2026

, Day 7/7
𝐐: 𝐃𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐮𝐭? 🧑‍🚀🇦🇺

A: Yes! Katherine Bennell-Pegg is the first person to train and qualify as an astronaut under the Australian flag, completing her training with the European Space Agency.

Aussie Astro Katherine, who is also the 2026 Australian of the Year, met with our team recently and shared her story of hard work, commitment and courage in pursuing a future that once seemed beyond reach.

As we close World Space Week…thank you, Katherine, for championing Australia’s future in space, and for challenging us to help build it. 🇦🇺

09/10/2026

, Day 6/7 🛰️
Q: Why do satellites look like Christmas presents wrapped in shiny foil? 🎁

A: It’s not just for looks! That wrapping, called multilayer insulation or MLI, helps keep a satellite from getting too hot or too cold.

In space, exposed surfaces can reach well above +100°C in sunlight and below −100°C in shadow... a difference of over 200°C! Managing heat is also a constant challenge in low Earth orbit, where satellites can cycle between sunlight and shadow as often as 15–16 times a day.

MLI uses multiple reflective layers, some thinner than a human hair, to reduce heat gained and lost. This helps keep sensitive electronics and other components within their operating temperature range.

(👀 Gilmour Space team preparing MLI for our next satellites)

08/10/2026

, Day 5/7 🛰️

A sneak peek at our next satellite, ElaraSat MMS-2… getting a good shake on Earth before its planned launch next year.

Q: Why do we shake our satellites?

A: Because it’s a rough ride to space! Satellites can experience vibrations ranging from a low rumble to a rapid buzz, up to several thousand times per second.

We use a vibration table to recreate the shaking expected during launch. Sensors called accelerometers measure how different parts of the satellite respond, helping us spot unexpected movement or excessive vibration that could indicate a problem.

We also inspect the satellite’s structure, fasteners, connectors and other hardware, then repeat key functional checks to confirm everything still works as intended.

Just one of many key tests to ensure that a satellite is ready for launch!

07/10/2026

07/10/2026

, Day 4 🛰️
📸 Image of our ElaraSat MMS-1 satellite in orbit

𝐐: 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐰𝐨 𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐮𝐩 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞… even if one wasn’t designed for it?

A: That's what we're helping to test with our partners at .

Their Otter Pup 2 spacecraft has completed its 'acquisition' phase, finding and tracking our MMS-1 satellite with its onboard cameras and software.

It is now navigating autonomously, with closer approaches and systems checks to follow before it attempts to dock with MMS-1.

Why does it matter? Most satellites are on their own once launched. Docking could help future servicing spacecraft extend their working lives or remove them from orbit when their missions end.

Congratulations to Starfish Space and our ElaraSat team. Another step closer to docking... 🛰️🛰️

Footage: Starfish Space

06/10/2026

, Day 3/7 🚀
𝐐: 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐈 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬-𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚?

A: We often get this question from students, and the good news is 👇👇 there are a growing number of university rocket teams around the country!

Many of them were at White Cliffs, NSW for the 2026 Australian Universities Rocket Competition (AURC), putting their rocket-building skills to the test.

Sure, there’s a lot you can learn about engineering from a textbook...but nothing beats designing, building and launching your own rocket! Some of us at Gilmour Space came through teams just like these.

So if you're thinking about uni and love rockets, check these out.

Congratulations also to this year’s winners!
🚀 5k ft COTS - Newcastle University Rocketry
🚀 10k ft COTS - ANU Rocketry
🚀 10k ft SRAD - Monash HPR
🚀 30k ft COTS - UQ Space
🏆 Overall Winner - ANU Rocketry

And a big shout-out to the Australian Youth Aerospace Association - AYAA and everyone who makes possible.

05/10/2026

, Day 2 🛰️

Q: There are no power points in space, so where do satellites get their power from?

A: Mostly, from the Sun.☀️

Here’s a snapshot of the team assembling solar panels for our next satellite. Like rooftop solar panels, these will convert sunlight into electricity to power the satellite's computers, sensors and communications equipment.

Most satellites also store energy in rechargeable batteries to keep them working during periods without sunlight, e.g. when passing into Earth's shadow.

Of course, solar cells in space face different demands from those on Earth. With limited room and strict mass limits, many use stacked layers to capture different wavelengths (or colours) of sunlight to generate more electricity from the available area.

They are also designed to tolerate very large temperature swings and damaging radiation. (Shoutout to our MMS-1 satellite, still putting sunlight to work in orbit!)

Curious to learn more? Stay tuned this . 🛰️

03/10/2026

Happy World Space Week!
Day 1: 🚀

Some of our favourite memories at Gilmour Space come from our 2019 suborbital rocket campaign in outback Queensland... long days on the red dirt, beautiful sunrises & sunsets, and an unforgettable view of the cosmos.

One Vision was an early step in our journey, full of ambition, hard work, and tough lessons for a young Aussie rocket company. (And yes, we got a real taste of why satellite connectivity matters in remote Australia!)

Thanks to Sydney's new Powerhouse Museum, One Vision will soon feature in its exhibition with other local innovators, helping tell the story of humanity’s quest “To fly, leave Earth, return.”

officially opens on 7 November: https://powerhouse.com.au/visit/parramatta

See you there!

🚀
(Photo credits to Bron MW)

30/09/2026

There aren’t many places where Queensland manufacturing can take you to orbit 🚀

Gilmour Space started its Australian rocket program on the Gold Coast and today is building something much bigger - the capability to design, manufacture and launch rockets and satellites from right here in Queensland.

Their first Eris rocket test flight was recently named Engineers Australia’s 2026 Queensland Project of the Year, recognising the engineering and manufacturing capability being built here.

It's a great example of just how advanced Queensland manufacturing has become, and where it can take us next.

29/09/2026

PS: Space jobs aren't just for rocket engineers. 🚀

Case in point: This is part of our new test stand — designed, machined, welded and assembled by our team on the Gold Coast; and now installed and integrated at our test facility in Bowen. (Muggera is our next-generation rocket engine.)

... and we’re looking for more people to help us build what's next!

🔧 Electricians, Welders and Machinists
🛠️ Composites, Manufacturing and Integration Technicians
🚀 Launch Operations and Test Technicians
💻 Head of IT
💰 Accounts Payable Administrator
🧹 Cleaning Laboratory Technician

Explore these exciting opportunities in Gold Coast and Bowen, QLD: gspace.com/career 🇦🇺