India, July 31 -- Australia's first domestically built rocket to attempt reaching orbit crashed just 14 seconds after liftoff on Wednesday. The Eris rocket, developed by Gilmour Space Technologies, was launched on a test flight from a spaceport near Bowen in northern Queensland.

No injuries were reported following the incident.

Eris was the first Australian-designed and manufactured orbital launch vehicle to lift off from the country, intended to carry small satellites into orbit.

Footage shared online shows the 23-metre rocket clearing the launch tower and hovering briefly before plummeting. Thick smoke and flames erupted as it crashed, with dramatic visuals captured and published by Australian media outlets.

CEO Adam Gilmour express...