Rocket Lab's recent suborbital mission successfully tested advanced hypersonic technology for the U.S. Department of Defense in November.
Rocket Lab’s recent suborbital mission successfully tested advanced hypersonic technology for the U.S. Department of Defense in November.
“Hypersonic technology testing is a critical need for the nation and one that we’re proud to be serving with our test launches,” said Brian Rogers, Rocket Lab’s Vice President Global Launch Services. The mission was launched from the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport at Wallops Island, Virginia, on November 24th.The first mission involved a suborbital flight to test hypersonic technology, while the second successfully deployed five satellites into orbit.
This achievement highlights the reliability and efficiency of the 59-foot-tall Electron — a relatively small but powerful rocket.
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