World Space Week Podcast
An update on Rocket Lab and Virgin Galactic happenings, Part 1 and Part 2.
Mark Rocket resigns as co-Director of Rocket Lab
Mark Rocket resigns as co-Director of Rocket Lab due to increasing commitments required for new business opportunities.
Rocket Lab sign a deal with L2 Aerospace
Rocket Lab signed a deal with partners L2 Aerospace to develop the next generation of rapid deployed rocket systems.
Rocket Lab secures US contract
Rocket Lab secures a major US contract with L2 Aerospace.
Rocket attended the unveiling of SpaceShipTwo at Mojave
Rocket attended the unveiling of SpaceShipTwo at Mojave.
Rocket Lab’s first Atea-1 series rocket, called Manu Karere, lifted off
Rocket Lab’s first Atea-1 series rocket, called Manu Karere, lifted off at 2.28pm and performed an exemplary 22 second burn. View the Atea-1 launch on YouTube and further information at the Rocket Lab news page.
Rocket Lab had a successful rocket engine test
Rocket Lab had a successful rocket engine test at its Air NZ test facility.
The Minister for Research, Science and Technology, Hon Dr Wayne Mapp and National Party List MP Aaron Gilmore visited Mark Rocket
The Minister for Research, Science and Technology, Hon Dr Wayne Mapp and National Party List MP Aaron Gilmore visited Mark Rocket regarding Rocket Lab’s Ātea suborbital launch vehicle.
Rocket Lab successfully tested its new low cost low shock 2nd stage engine separation system
Rocket Lab successfully tested its new low cost low shock 2nd stage engine separation system (LCLS). The system is located between the engine and recovery systems and serves to initiate ballistic recovery of the payload. The LCLS separates the engine casing within 90 milliseconds and provides a stable platform for recovery.
Latest Updates
- October 17, 2011
Spaceport America Dedication Ceremony - October 9, 2011
World Space Week Podcast - June 22, 2011
Mark Rocket resigns as co-Director of Rocket Lab - March 15, 2011
Rocket Lab sign a deal with L2 Aerospace - November 30, 2010
Rocket Lab secures US contract
