Science
The Rocket Lab has launched a photon satellite designed for lunar missions – SwordsToday.ie
Rocket Lab Launched the first photon satellite: a spacecraft designed for missions to the Moon, Venus or Mars. Called the “First Light”, the spacecraft is
Rocket Lab, a private rocket company, launched its first satellite this week.
Rocket Lab has been launching other companies’ satellites on electronic rockets since 2018, but it has never launched its own spacecraft into Earth’s orbit.
The spacecraft it launched this week, the first demo of its own photon satellite, is designed to take the technology of other companies and government agencies into space. Gradually, it was able to carry out missions to the Moon, Venus and Mars.
Monday’s launch …
-
Noosa News23 hours agoReubhan Ralph identified as man behind terrifying childcare centre incident in Peregian Springs on the Sunshine Coast
-
General22 hours agoPolice say new leads being pursued after baby’s body found in Alexander Heights stormwater drain
-
Noosa News21 hours agoPolice charge second man over alleged assault in Gold Coast car seller on Facebook’s Marketplace
-
General21 hours agoRecord Qantas fine reveals Australia’s perverse moral compass