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Missions to the moon, Mars, Jupiter and more: These are the coolest space missions in 2024

Ambitious new missions to the moon, Venus, Jupiter and more are planned for 2024. Here is a preview of the exciting year in space ahead.

LiveScience · Jan 3, 2024

Rocket Lab (RKLB) Soars From a New Contract But Hold Your Horses For Now

Although a new U.S. government contract boosted Rocket Lab last Friday, speculators will want to be cautious about RKLB stock.

Barchart · Dec 25, 2023

Rocket Lab's 'Moon God' Mission Boosts Japanese Satellite into Orbit

Rocket Lab lights up the New Zealand sky, launching the TSUKUYOMI-I satellite into orbit. A celestial dance between technology and the moon!

Rocket Lab successfully launches first Electron rocket since September failure

Rocket Lab launches Electron rocket into space from New Zealand, carrying satellite for Japan-based Earth imaging company.

The Hindu · Dec 15, 2023

Rocket Lab launches a Japanese satellite from the space company's complex in New Zealand

California-based Rocket Lab has launched a Japanese satellite from the space company's complex on New Zealand’s Mahia Peninsula

The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2023

Watch Rocket Lab return to flight with satellite launch tonight

Tonight (Dec. 14), Rocket Lab plans to launch its first mission since a failure this past September, and you can watch the action live.

Space · Dec 14, 2023

Rocket Lab aims for Dec. 13 Electron launch, 1st since failure in September

Rocket Lab is gearing up for the 42nd launch of its Electron rocket, which has been grounded since a malfunction led to the loss of a payload during a mission in September.

Space · Nov 29, 2023

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US military taps Rocket Lab to launch hypersonic test vehicle in 2025

Rocket Lab will launch a drone on its suborbital launch vehicle as part of a U.S. Defense Department hypersonic development project.

Space · Nov 14, 2023

Safety, not speed, should be the priority in launch mishap probes, FAA advisory group says

With more space launches than ever, industry wants a way to speed up licensing after mishaps. But safety must come first, say members of a Federal Aviation Administration advisory committee say.

Space · Nov 10, 2023

September launch failure likely caused by 'electrical arc,' Rocket Lab says

Rocket Lab has identified an unwanted 'electrical arc' as the likely cause of its September launch failure, though the company's investigation continues.

Space · Nov 9, 2023

Rocket Lab targets late 2024 for private Venus mission launch

Rocket Lab's mission to Venus, which aims to investigate the potential for life high in the planet's atmosphere, could launch as soon as Dec. 30, 2024.

Space · Nov 2, 2023

Rocket Lab launches booster with preflown engine for 1st time (video)

Rocket Lab launched a booster with a flight-proven engine for the first time today (Aug. 23), taking a big step toward rocket reusability.

Space · Aug 24, 2023

3 Breakout Stocks That Should Be On Your Small-Cap Watchlist

Small-cap stocks have underperformed as a group this year, but Rocket Lab, Freshworks, and Upwork are a few standout names that growth-minded investors should be watching at current levels.

Barchart · Aug 8, 2023

Watch Rocket Lab launch Earth-observing radar satellite

Rocket Lab plans to launch an Earth-observing radar satellite for the company Capella Space in the coming days, and you can watch the action live.

Space · Jul 29, 2023

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Space · Jul 19, 2023

Rocket Lab recovers Electron booster from Pacific Ocean after satellite launch (photos)

Rocket Lab pulled one of its boosters from the sea after a launch on Monday (July 17), taking another step toward rocket reuse.

Space · Jul 14, 2023

Watch Rocket Lab launch 7 satellites, return booster to Earth Sunday

Rocket Lab plans to launch seven satellites to orbit Sunday (July 16) on a mission that will also feature a booster recovery, and you can watch the action live.

Space · Jul 13, 2023

Watch SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch for record-tying 16th time early Friday morning

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch on its record-tying 16th mission early Friday morning (July 14), and you can watch the action live.

Space · Jun 23, 2023

Rocket Lab to recover booster from ocean after July 14 launch

Rocket Lab plans to recover the first stage of its Electron rocket after its next launch, a seven-satellite rideshare mission targeted for July 14.

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Space · Jun 19, 2023

Rocket Lab's modified Electron rocket HASTE achieves first suborbital launch

Rocket Lab's Hypersonic Accelerator Suborbital Test Electron (HASTE) rocket blasted off from NASA's Wallops Flight Facility on Saturday, June 17.

Space · Jun 15, 2023

Rocket Lab is set to launch a mystery mission from Virginia. What could it be?

Rocket Lab is gearing up to launch a mission from Virginia in the next few days, but you apparently won't be able to watch it live.

Space · Jun 6, 2023

1st-ever private Venus mission delayed until at least 2025

The Rocket Lab's pioneering private mission to Venus, which had been set to launch last month, has been delayed until at least 2025.

Reuters · May 31, 2023

New Zealand launches space policy, notes growing strategic competition

New Zealand on Wednesday launched a space policy for the country, outlining the growing geopolitical risks associated with space and the need to work with like-minded partners to protect the country’s national security.

Space · May 24, 2023

Virgin Orbit shuts down after selling key assets to 3 aerospace companies

California-based Virgin Orbit said it will permanently cease operations after selling key assets to Rocket Lab, Stratolaunch and Launcher.

Space · May 24, 2023

Watch Rocket Lab launch 2 tiny NASA hurricane-watching probes early Thursday

The second set of NASA's TROPICS cubesats will launch on their hurricane-studying mission at midnight EDT on Thursday (May 25), and you can watch the action live.

LiveScience · May 22, 2023

15 of the weirdest things we have launched into space

From a dummy-driven Tesla, to a giant disco ball, to U.S. presidents' hair, here are some of the weirdest things humans have put into space.

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