The 100-kilogram satellite platform, designed and manufactured on the Gold Coast, was launched in June aboard SpaceX’s Transporter-14 rideshare mission. It carries a hyperspectral imager developed by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency.
Since reaching orbit, ElaraSat MMS-1, short for Multi-Mission Satellite-1, has completed commissioning, verified its bus systems and demonstrated both reliable S-band communications and X-band data downlink.
“This is a proud moment for our team and partners,” Gilmour Space head of satellites Mark Grimminck said. “ElaraSat MMS-1 is designed for multiple missions and this first flight shows how Australia can build expertise in sovereign satellite technology while paving the way for future missions.”
The company’s modular ElaraSat bus can host payloads of up to 30 kilograms and is designed for compatibility with a range of launch vehicles, including Gilmour’s own Eris orbital rocket. In July, the Eris TestFlight-1 campaign from Bowen Orbital Spaceport in North Queensland demonstrated further progress towards establishing end-to-end space access from Australian soil.
With ElaraSat MMS-1 now operating on orbit (NORAD ID 64539), Gilmour Space said it is well placed to deliver integrated satellite missions to domestic and international customers. The platform is expected to support a mix of commercial, civil and defence applications, offering a lower-cost and flexible pathway to space.