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Competitor Analysis. Astra – Lead by Chris Kemp does show promise, however by 8/2021, 4 of their first launches failed (Rocket 1, Rocket 2, Rocket 3.0, Rocket 3.1) with only their 5th rocket making it to to space but still failing to reach stable orbit in December of 2020 (Rocket 3.2).
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. is a publicly traded aerospace manufacturer and launch service provider. [10] Its Electron orbital rockets launches small satellites, and has launched 53 times as of 2024. A sub-orbital Electron variant called HASTE (Hypersonic Accelerator Suborbital Test Electron) serves other needs. [11]
Nov 9, 2023 · A Rocket Lab update on what caused the failure of its "We Will Never Desert You" mission identifies an electrical arc under Paschen's Law as the most likely culprit. It was all going so well for the company's Electron rocket during the September 19 mission.
Rocket lab is not a competitor to SpaceX, yet, but they are closer to becoming one then Blue Origin. Thus the comparison.
Mar 2, 2021 · Rocket Lab claims that Neutron will be designed so it can be certified to fly human missions into orbit and to the International Space Station—just as SpaceX currently does.
Feb 5, 2024 · Out of 42 flights, Rocket Lab has suffered four failures. A telemetry issue was at fault during Electron's very first test flight (named "It's a Test") in 2017. The others were related to problems with the second stage in 2020, 2021, and 2023.
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Sept. 19, 2023* – Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”), today experienced an issue during the launch of the Company’s 41st mission. Following lift-off from Launch Complex 1, the rocket successfully completed a first stage burn and stage separation as planned, before an issue was experienced at around ...
