Launch aborted at last minute

A109 Light Utility Helicopter flight with mayor Gisborne City from the air in November 2023.

Rocket Lab’s latest launch from Mahia has been delayed, after Sunday’s launch was aborted on ignition.

“In the final seconds before lift-off, Electron’s flight computer actively monitors a wide range of vehicle performance parameters, and when any of these parameters are violated, the vehicle determines is it not ready for flight and triggers a safe abort,” a Rocket lab statement said,

“Electron did exactly what it was designed to today, allowing us to try again soon.”

Back up launch dates are available through this week and next.