Rocket Lab successfully launches Electron
Posted: Sun, Jan 28, 2018, 10:36 AM ET (1536 GMT)
Rocket Lab's Electron rocket reached orbit for the first time after a launch January 20. The Electron launched from the company's site in New Zealand at 8:43 pm EST (0143 GMT Jan. 21), after range and technical issues scrubbed a launch attempt Friday night. The company called the launch a success, placing three cubesats for Planet and Spire into orbit. The launch was the second for the small rocket after a telemetry problem during the rocket's inaugural flight in May 2017 caused it to be destroyed by range safety. The company said its next launch will be in the "coming months" but did not disclose a customer for that mission.
Rocket Lab's Electron rocket reached orbit for the first time after a launch January 20. The Electron launched from the company's site in New Zealand at 8:43 pm EST (0143 GMT Jan. 21), after range and technical issues scrubbed a launch attempt Friday night. The company called the launch a success, placing three cubesats for Planet and Spire into orbit. The launch was the second for the small rocket after a telemetry problem during the rocket's inaugural flight in May 2017 caused it to be destroyed by range safety. The company said its next launch will be in the "coming months" but did not disclose a customer for that mission.
Related Links:
| <<previous article | next article>> |
|
news in brief
|
|
|
|
news links
|
|
Saturday, August 22
Satellite Industry Association Statement Supporting Plans to Renew America’s Space Transportation Leadership
SIA — 12:59 pm ET (1659 GMT) NASA Awards Texas Space Commission One of Seven State Hubs for Skilled Technical Workforce in Texas
Texas Space Commission — 12:57 pm ET (1657 GMT) AIA Applauds White House Effort to Scale Space Launch Competition and Infrastructure
AIA — 12:56 pm ET (1656 GMT) Tackling construction’s toughest jobs on Earth — and the moon
Texas A&M Univ. — 12:55 pm ET (1655 GMT) Space Snacks for sale, inspired by ESA-funded astronaut food study
collectSPACE — 12:54 pm ET (1654 GMT) |
