Kiwis lose seven satellites
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Monday, 06 July 2020 11:32

Kiwis lose seven satellites


We think they are sleeping with the fushes after unlucky 13th launch.

On Sunday morning, local time in New Zealand, Rocket Lab launched its 13th mission. The booster's first stage performed normally, but just as the second stage neared an altitude of 200km, something went wrong and the vehicle was lost.

Rocket Lab is authorised for more important missions
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Gets certification

Rocket Lab's Electron launch vehicle has received Category 1 certification from NASA, meaning it is authorized for use on more important missions, opening up a whole new revenue stream for the growing launch provider.