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

Wild Hearts

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 🚀