'A successful day of rocket fishing for the recovery team.'
's first stage came back to Earth under parachutes, ultimately splashing down in the Pacific Ocean about 17 minutes after liftoff.A Rocket Lab recovery ship motored out to the splashdown zone in short order, and crewmembers successfully pulled the booster from the sea.
"A successful day of rocket fishing for the recovery team. One Electron booster safely on board after a quick trip to space," Rocket LabThe first stage of an Electron rocket is shown secured to the side of a recovery vessel on July 17, 2023. The recovery is part of Rocket Lab's ongoing work to make the first stage of the 59-foot-tall Electron reusable. Over the coming days and weeks, engineers will study the used booster, learning more about how its various components held up during the fiery return through
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