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A small rocket company is proving that innovation and persistence pay off, posting record revenue and securing enough work to last years. Rocket Lab's success shows how ambitious startups can compete with giants when they focus on solving real problems.
A rocket just sent eight Japanese satellites to space, including one with an antenna that unfolds like origami to 25 times its original size. This innovative mission shows how space technology is getting smarter and more compact.
Sir Peter Beck, who launched water rockets as a teen at James Hargest College, returned to cut the ribbon on his former school's new Science and Innovation Centre. The Rocket Lab founder's journey from Invercargill student to space industry leader shows what's possible when schools invest in science education.
A New Zealand rocket company just delivered Europe's navigation satellites to orbit with pinpoint precision, marking a milestone in making space access reliable for nations worldwide. The flawless launch continues an unbroken success streak for government missions.
Europe just took a major step toward revolutionizing GPS technology by launching its first navigation satellites in low Earth orbit. The Celeste mission could make location services faster, more accurate, and more reliable for everyone.
Two spacecraft just completed their first test phase in deep space and are now preparing for a groundbreaking journey to Mars that could unlock secrets needed for future human exploration. The mission proves that innovative partnerships can deliver world-class science faster and cheaper than ever before.
Rocket Lab just pulled off its second successful space launch in eight days, sending a South Korean Earth observation satellite into orbit. The company's rapid-fire launches signal growing momentum in making space more accessible for science and safety missions worldwide.
Rocket Lab just pulled off its 81st successful launch and second mission in eight days, sending South Korea's NEONSAT-1A satellite into orbit. The California-based company is ramping up its launch pace to help countries monitor disasters and keep people safer from space.
After a month-long delay, Rocket Lab is launching a South Korean satellite designed to monitor natural disasters in near-real time. The mission represents a major step forward in protecting lives through better early warning systems.
A New Zealand rocket company just launched its 80th mission, sending two satellites into orbit for a new customer building a global communication network. The flawless start to 2026 shows how routine and reliable space access has become.
Rocket Lab kicked off 2026 with its 80th flawless Electron launch, delivering two satellites into orbit for new customer Open Cosmos. The company continues its perfect track record after completing 21 missions with 100% success in 2025.
A New Zealand rocket company just kicked off 2026 with its 80th successful launch, delivering two satellites into orbit for a European space startup building a new communications network. The mission shows how reliable small rocket launches are making space more accessible than ever.