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Rocket Lab preparing to launch miniature NASA satellites
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Rocket Lab preparing to launch miniature NASA satellites

The launch will carry research and development payloads from NASA and educational institutions that will conduct a variety of new, on-orbit science.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 1st May 2018
It's business time, Rocket Lab prepares for its first commercial launch
Space Technologies

It's business time, Rocket Lab prepares for its first commercial launch

Rocket Lab sets a 14-day window for its 1st commercial launch, 'It's Business Time', breaking new ground in space.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Apr 2018
Rocket Lab deploys NZ-built and designed satellite into orbit
Space Technologies

Rocket Lab deploys NZ-built and designed satellite into orbit

The Humanity Star will orbit the Earth for approximately 9 months before its orbit starts to decay and it's pulled back into Earth's gravity.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2018
Rocket Lab's test flight reaches orbit and deploys payloads
Space Technologies

Rocket Lab's test flight reaches orbit and deploys payloads

Rocket Lab currently has five Electron vehicles in production, with the next launch expected to take place in early 2018.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Jan 2018
Rocket Lab announces second test launch window on Mahia Peninsula
Space Technologies

Rocket Lab announces second test launch window on Mahia Peninsula

Still Testing is the second of three test launches planned from Launch Complex 1 ahead of commercial operations.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Dec 2017
Rocket Lab to fly Planet and Spire satellites on second test flight
Space Technologies

Rocket Lab to fly Planet and Spire satellites on second test flight

Rocket Lab's 'Still Testing' set to propel Planet and Spire satellites, boosting Earth observation and analytics capabilities.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Sep 2017
Contractor equipment at fault for Rocket Lab Electron launch termination
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Contractor equipment at fault for Rocket Lab Electron launch termination

The issue has been resolved and Rocket Lab has authorised the production of four additional launch vehicles as it prepares for commercial operations.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Aug 2017
How Callaghan Innovation's $244m revenue is shaping Kiwi innovation
Risk & Compliance

How Callaghan Innovation's $244m revenue is shaping Kiwi innovation

Callaghan Innovation's 2015-2016 Annual Report is scheduled for Parliament, and it puts forward some of the most grand successes for Kiwi innovation.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Sep 2016
Rocket Lab gets Airways tick of approval to launch electron rocket
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Rocket Lab gets Airways tick of approval to launch electron rocket

Airways NZ approves regular rocket launches from Rocket Lab, including creating 'special use airspace' for their electron rocket.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Sep 2016
Space Jam? Not in this universe…
Space Technologies

Space Jam? Not in this universe…

A man of the universe with star credibility to match, when Rocket Lab founder Peter Beck says there's space in space, he means it.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2014
World-first as Kiwi aerospace firm sends businesses to infinity and beyond...
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World-first as Kiwi aerospace firm sends businesses to infinity and beyond...

Kiwi firm Rocket Lab unveils Electron, aiming to slash costs of launching small satellites to under USD $5 million and cutting lead times to weeks.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2014

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Rocketlab's Peter Beck inducted into World Entrepreneur Hall of Fame
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Rocketlab's Peter Beck inducted into World Entrepreneur Hall of Fame

Rocketlab launched their first rocket into space last month and it's viewed around the world as a very serious player in the rocket business.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Jun 2017