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Rocket Lab returns to flight less than two months after launch failure – The Verge

After the company’s July 4th launch ended in failure, Rocket Lab successfully returned to flight on August 30th, sending its Electron to orbit and lofting a small satellite for Capella Space.

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The companys 14th flight was a success
Small satellite launcher Rocket Lab successfully returned to flight late Sunday night, less than two months after the companys previous mission failed to reach orbit during launch. The companys primary rocket, the Electron, took off from Rocket Labs launch facility in New Zealand, deploying a small Earth-observing satellite into orbit around Earth.
The launch marked a quick turnaround for Rocket Lab after its failed launch on July 4th. During that mission…

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