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Wild Hearts

Rockets made in Australia: Taking on the global space race with Adam Gilmour

Jan 14, 2025
51:04

What does it take to launch Australia into the global space race? For Adam Gilmour, CEO and founder of Gilmour Space Technologies, the answer is a bold vision, relentless innovation, and an unwavering commitment from a founder and their team.


In this episode of Wild Hearts, Adam shares the highs, lows, and lessons learned as he prepares for the first Australian-made rocket launch from Australian soil.


Throughout the episode, we cover:


🚀 Adam Gilmour’s bold vision to enable human colonisation of the solar system


🧠  The rollercoaster highs and lows of building rockets from scratch in Australia


📊 How simplicity drives innovation: lessons from aerospace engineering


🌍 The importance of milestones in the rocket business and how they shape progress


🔄 Bootstrapping a space company with a small team and big dreams


🎯 Why launching from Australia provides unique orbital opportunities


💡 Navigating regulatory hurdles and securing trust in a high-risk industry


🌌 Adam’s predictions for humanity’s expansion into the solar system and beyond


Adam Gilmour’s story isn’t just about rockets—it’s a testament to resilience, innovation, and the boundless potential of human ambition 🚀

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