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Rocket Lab’s first commercial launch scrubbed again
The liftoff of a Rocket Lab Electron booster from New Zealand with five U.S.- and German-built nanosatellites was grounded Tuesday, U.S. time, after engineers identified a problem with a motor controller on the two-stage launcher.
Ground antenna problem scrubs Rocket Lab’s first commercial launch
Problems with a downrange tracking station kept Rocket Lab’s Electron launcher on the ground in New Zealand Friday, U.S. time, and the company ordered a two-day delay to resolve the issues and wait for improved weather. Rocket Lab pushed back the launch again to Tuesday because of unfavorable weather.
VideoLive coverage: Rocket Lab launch attempt scrubbed
Rocket Lab called off a launch attempt Tuesday, U.S. time, in New Zealand after encountering a technical problem during the countdown for the company's first commercial satellite launch. Tuesday's countdown came after a four-day delay to resolve problems with a downrange tracking station and wait for improved weather.
CubeSats set to ride on Rocket Lab’s first commercial launch
Five small satellites, including one built by high school students in Southern California, are awaiting launch Friday from New Zealand aboard the first commercial flight of Rocket Lab's Electron booster.
Rocket Lab updates launch window for first commercial mission
After a two-month delay to resolve a technical concern, Rocket Lab plans to launch its first commercial mission as soon as June 22, U.S. time, from the company's rocket base in New Zealand, the company announced Friday.
Rocket Lab postpones first commercial launch after issue during fueling test
Rocket Lab said Tuesday it will push back the first commercial launch of its light-class Electron rocket from New Zealand by a few weeks to address a problem uncovered during a recent fueling test.
Rocket Lab preps for first commercial satellite launch
Rocket Lab's first full-up commercial launch is set for April 19, U.S. time, from the company's privately-operated launch base in New Zealand with three U.S.-owned satellites to collect weather data.
NASA gears up for brisk launch pace, starting with weather satellite
Engineers at NASA's Kennedy Space Center tasked with overseeing launches of scientific satellites and interplanetary probes will be responsible later this year for ensuring six major missions safely get into space over a span of a little more than six months, beginning with the launch of NOAA's new GOES-S weather observatory on an Atlas 5 rocket March 1.
Rocket Lab’s test launch carried two previously-unannounced passengers
A propulsive kick stage designed to expand the performance envelope of Rocket Lab's light-class Electron satellite launcher and a spacecraft that will grace nighttime skies for the next nine months flew into orbit on the company's test flight earlier this month.
Rocket Lab delivers nanosatellites to orbit on first successful test launch
Rocket Lab's privately-developed Electron launcher soared into orbit from New Zealand on Saturday, U.S. time, a success that puts the company's founder said will hasten dedicated, frequent and affordable rides to space for small satellites.