Watch: Rocket Lab's launch for US defence agency successful
Controversial payload set to be deployed. Watch launch highlights.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest from Rocket Lab
Editorial: 2019, a further space odyssey?
EDITORIAL: With two major space-age achievements already this year, what else is in store?
Comment: CNN's annoying Rocket Lab report
The company's maiden commercial flight generated a ton of global coverage.
Peter Beck: How Rocket Lab will make money
"It's Business Time is 'business time' in more ways than you can imagine."
Rocket Lab signs Internet-of-Things customer
First of a fleet of small satellites will connect millions of sensors in remote locations.
Rocket Lab names site for first launchpad outside NZ
NASA's facility in Virginia has been selected as the US launch site.
Far out! William Shatner's bizarre suggestion for PM's baby
The 87-year-old actor is opening the new centre of Kiwi space exploration.
In pictures: Rocket Lab's giant new Auckland plant
Between its NZ and US plants, Peter Beck's company is gearing up to make a rocket a week.
Rocket Lab plans rapid-fire New Zealand launches
After scrubbed launches Rocket Lab will try again in quick succession later this year.
Rocket Lab scrubs launch again
A mechanical issue with equipment in the Chatham Islands put paid to Saturday's launch.
Rocket Lab abandons today's planned launch
Rocket Lab has abandoned today's planned launch of its Electron rocket from Mahia.
World class Kiwis celebrated at Kea Awards
Kiwi leaders were celebrated at this week's Kea World Class New Zealand Awards.
'It's Business Time': Rocket Lab counting down to first commercial launch
The new 14-day launch window starts on June 23, with daily opportunities from 12.30-4.30pm
Rocket Lab founder blasts lack of NZ venture capital
Peter Beck says New Zealand should be celebrating firms that go global.
Rocket Lab fuelling issue hinders launch practice
The issue during a launch rehearsal resulted in fire service crews attending.
Rocket Lab says smouldering battery problem fixed
Rocket Lab says an overheating battery problem will not affect launch plans.
Rocket Lab, Peter Beck slammed over 'disco ball' satellite
Top astronomer says NZ's first act as a spacefaring nation "is to vandalise night sky".
'Today is a huge win': The world responds to Rocket Lab launch
Rocket Lab has been fielding global messages after its second rocket launch
Historic Kiwi launch: Rocket Lab makes it 'look easy'
Rocket Lab launch yesterday was foiled due to 'rogue' boats.
Rocket Lab says no to 'launch fever'
Rocket Lab will open a new launch window for a test flight early next year.
Rocket Lab launch delayed again
Rocket Lab has again called off its rocket launch attempt, this time due to a power fault.
Why Rocket Lab aborted launch with two seconds to go
Rocket Lab changing procedures after hot weather contributed to a dramatic launch abort.
Rocket Lab aiming for Thursday after lift-off aborted
Rocket Lab is targeting Thursday for another launch after today's attempt was halted.
Rocket Lab fuels up for 4.50pm launch attempt
Rocket Lab's Electron vehicle has been topped up with liquid oxygen on the launch pad.
Watch: Live stream of Rocket Lab's launch attempt
Rocket Lab's historic quest to get into orbit could take flight today.
Rocket Lab scrubs launch attempt
Rocket Lab will be back tomorrow for another launch attempt after it was scrubbed today.
Rocket Lab go for launch today
Rocket Lab says conditions look good for a launch attempt at Mahia today.
Countdown to launch: watch Rocket Lab's quest for orbit
Rocket Lab could launch tomorrow if the weather is fine.
Stay tuned: Livestream for next Rocket Lab launch
Rocket Lab aims to launch its next rocket before Xmas and will screen it live.
Rocket Lab reveals next test plan
Rocket Lab hopes to deploy four satellites into orbit during its second test mission.
Rocket Lab: Where the test launch went wrong
A communication glitch during Rocket Lab's first launch meant the vehicle had to be killed