ROCKET LAB

Jun 26 2025TECHNOLOGY

Europe's Navigation Tech Takes Off with Rocket Lab

Europe is teaming up with Rocket Lab to send two small satellites into space. These satellites are part of a bigger plan to test new navigation technology. The goal is to create a system that can help with positioning, navigation, and timing from low Earth orbit. The satellites, called Pathfinder A, were built by two different companies: GMV and Thales Alenia Space....

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Mar 01 2025TECHNOLOGY

Space News Roundup: Rocket Lab's Big Plans, Australian Launch, and Blue Origin's Mystery Passenger

Rocket Lab has been busy making headlines. They've announced a bunch of new projects, including a medium-lift rocket called Neutron. They're also working on a rocket landing platform and a new satellite design. The company is aiming to launch Neutron this year, but experts are skeptical. They've had delays before, and the schedule seems tight. Rocket Lab's CEO, Peter...

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Jan 22 2025TECHNOLOGY

Rocket Lab's Hypersonic Mission: More Test Flights Ahead

California-based space company Rocket Lab is all set to launch more hypersonic test vehicles for the U. S. Military. This comes as the Department of Defense (DOD) continues to invest heavily in hypersonic technology. Rocket Lab, known for its workhorse Electron launcher, is part of a team led by defense contractor Kratos. This team is tasked with increasing the capac...

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Jan 14 2025SCIENCE

Rocket Lab Urges NASA to Embrace a Faster, Cheaper Mars Mission

Rocket Lab has expressed disappointment with NASA's decision to prolong studies on the Mars Sample Return (MSR) mission. The company has proposed a cheaper and faster approach using its technologies. NASA is currently examining two new architectures for MSR, one involving a sky crane landing system and another using a heavy lander. Rocket Lab believes its end-to-end ...

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Nov 25 2024TECHNOLOGY

Rocket Lab's Big Funding Boost for Space Solar Power

You might have heard about the CHIPS and Science Act. It's a big deal in the tech world, and recently, Rocket Lab scored big time with a funding boost. The US Department of Commerce has promised up to $23. 9 million to help Rocket Lab make more space-grade solar cells. These tiny powerhouses fuel up satellites and spacecraft, like the James Webb Space Telescope and N...

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Oct 19 2024TECHNOLOGY

SpaceX's Historic Catch and Rocket Lab's Speedy Launch

Imagine seeing a rocket captured mid-air by mechanical arms. SpaceX just made history with this amazing feat. Let's dive into the world of rockets, from SpaceX's jaw-dropping moments to Rocket Lab's speedy launch turnarounds. SpaceX's achievement in South Texas is huge. The company caught a falling rocket with robot arms, a first in space history. It's like catching...

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