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- Rocket Lab launches Japanese radar imaging satellite SpaceNews · 15 Dec 2020 Rocket Lab successfully launched the first satellite for a Japanese radar imaging startup, concluding a roller-coaster year for the small launch vehicle company.
- The Owl’s Night Begins: Japan’s StriX-α satellite launches with Rocket Lab NASASpaceflight · 15 Dec 2020 Rocket Lab has launched the 17th flight of their small satellite launcher vehicle, Electron, on a mission named “The Owl’s Night Begins” after the only payload onboard: StriX-α.
- Rocket Lab says recovered booster in “good condition,” some parts will re-fly Ars Technica · 1 Dec 2020 "Our team has already started working on upgrades for future recovery missions."
- Rocket Lab declares success in Electron rocket recovery SpaceNews · 24 Nov 2020 Rocket Lab says its attempt to recover the first stage from its latest Electron launch was a “complete success,” but that the company still has work to do before it’s ready to attempt to reuse the stage.
- Rocket Lab recovers booster after launch with 30 small satellites Spaceflight Now · 20 Nov 2020 Rocket Lab says the first stage of its Electron launcher splashed down under parachute in the Pacific Ocean off New Zealand after firing into space with 30 small satellites Thursday, becoming only the second private comp...
- Boeing subsidiary ready to launch satellite deorbiting experiment Spaceflight Now · 19 Nov 2020 Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing subsidiary, built two small satellites awaiting launch Thursday night on a Rocket Lab Electron rocket on a mission to test the effectiveness of a drag-inducing device that could help re...
- Rocket Lab, raising money for children’s hospital, will attempt first stage recovery NASASpaceflight · 19 Nov 2020 Rocket Lab is preparing to launch its sixth mission of 2020 — a launch which the company calls its “most diverse mission yet,” with 30 satellites onboard and a launch broadcast that will raise money for the Paediatric In...
- Rocket Lab launches Electron in test of booster recovery SpaceNews · 19 Nov 2020 Rocket Lab launched its Electron rocket Nov. 19, placing nearly 30 smallsats in orbit while making its first attempt to recover the rocket’s first stage.
- First Rocket Lab U.S. launch delayed to 2021 SpaceNews · 14 Nov 2020 The first launch of Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket from a site in the United States won’t take place until 2021 because of problems with the flight termination system NASA requires the rocket to use.
- Rocket Lab’s first step towards SpaceX-style rocket reuse set for next Electron launch Teslarati · 6 Nov 2020
- Rocket Lab to attempt Electron stage recovery on next launch SpaceNews · 5 Nov 2020 Rocket Lab will try to recover the first stage of its Electron rocket on its next launch as the company continues its efforts to reuse that stage.
- Rocket Lab is about to attempt a first-stage recovery Ars Technica · 5 Nov 2020 “Parachutes are not trivial things to get right.”
- Rocket Lab to attempt booster recovery on next mission Spaceflight Now · 4 Nov 2020 On its next mission set for liftoff later this month, Rocket Lab will try to recover the first stage of its Electron small satellite launcher after parachuting into the Pacific Ocean downrange from the company’s privatel...
- Rocket Lab launches 10 imaging smallsats SpaceNews · 29 Oct 2020
- Rocket Lab successfully launches satellites for Planet and Canon Spaceflight Now · 28 Oct 2020
- Rocket Lab launches “In Focus” mission for Planet, Canon imaging satellites NASASpaceflight · 28 Oct 2020
- Rocket Lab calls off launch attempt in New Zealand Spaceflight Now · 21 Oct 2020
- Ten satellites set to ride into orbit with Rocket Lab Spaceflight Now · 21 Oct 2020
- Rocket Lab launches first Photon satellite SpaceNews · 4 Sep 2020
- Rocket Lab Debuts Photon Satellite NASASpaceflight · 3 Sep 2020
- Rocket Lab returns to flight with Capella Space launch SpaceNews · 31 Aug 2020
- Rocket Lab returns to service with successful launch for Capella Spaceflight Now · 31 Aug 2020
- Rocket Lab preparing for Return To Flight with Electron’s 14th mission NASASpaceflight · 31 Aug 2020
- Amid shuffling schedules, Capella to fly its first commercial satellite with Rocket Lab Spaceflight Now · 30 Aug 2020
- SpaceX, Rocket Lab, ULA all have rocket launches planned this weekend Teslarati · 29 Aug 2020
- Rocket Report: Mike Griffin joins Rocket Lab + the Siberian priest who loves Elon Ars Technica · 14 Aug 2020
- Mike Griffin joins board of Rocket Lab SpaceNews · 12 Aug 2020
- Rocket Lab ready to attempt Electron booster recovery SpaceNews · 11 Aug 2020
- Rocket Report: South Korea’s SpaceX dilemma, Rocket Lab finds a quick fix Ars Technica · 7 Aug 2020
- Rocket Lab increases Electron payload capacity SpaceNews · 4 Aug 2020
- Rocket Lab identifies faulty electrical connector as cause of launch failure Spaceflight Now · 31 Jul 2020
- Rocket Lab blames Electron launch failure on electrical problem SpaceNews · 31 Jul 2020
- On its 13th launch, Rocket Lab loses a mission Ars Technica · 4 Jul 2020
- Rocket Lab Electron launch fails SpaceNews · 4 Jul 2020
- Rocket Lab channels SpaceX-like rapid launch capability in July 4 Electron mission Teslarati · 4 Jul 2020
- Rocket Lab satellite launch fails before reaching orbit Spaceflight Now · 4 Jul 2020
- Rocket Lab plans next launch Saturday, closes in on first mission from Virginia Spaceflight Now · 3 Jul 2020
- Rocket Lab wins NRO contracts for back-to-back launches SpaceNews · 18 Jun 2020
- Rocket Lab launches NRO, university payloads SpaceNews · 13 Jun 2020
- Rocket Lab launches 12th Electron, continues work on future plans NASASpaceflight · 13 Jun 2020