Rocket Lab USA, a global leader in launch services and space systems, has finally become an official US rocket launching company after its first-ever launch of an Electron rocket from the continental United States. After 46 days of battling government paperwork, flight restrictions, and unfavorable weather conditions, the launch took place on January 24th and was a resounding success. The company’s new launch pad located in Virginia has expanded its launch pad collection by 50%, theoretically enabling the company to launch as many as 130 rockets per year, potentially making it a competitor to SpaceX. Although US customers account for … Continue reading Rocket Lab’s Virginia Launch Pad Set to Shake Up Satellite Launch Industry