I work in the commercial space sector and this launch from Rocket Lab is really exciting news. For context, here's a size comparison (source) of various rockets, including RLNZ's Electron and the...
I work in the commercial space sector and this launch from Rocket Lab is really exciting news.
For context, here's a size comparison (source) of various rockets, including RLNZ's Electron and the Falcon / Falcon Heavy from SpaceX.
Electron is much smaller - they launched just 7 satellites, compared to an upcoming SpaceX launch that's carrying 64 satellites on a single Falcon 9. The goal is that this should complement, rather than directly compete with, bigger rockets like the Falcon. Think Boeing 747 vs. smaller regional jet like a Bombardier or Embraer.
I work in the commercial space sector and this launch from Rocket Lab is really exciting news.
For context, here's a size comparison (source) of various rockets, including RLNZ's Electron and the Falcon / Falcon Heavy from SpaceX.
Electron is much smaller - they launched just 7 satellites, compared to an upcoming SpaceX launch that's carrying 64 satellites on a single Falcon 9. The goal is that this should complement, rather than directly compete with, bigger rockets like the Falcon. Think Boeing 747 vs. smaller regional jet like a Bombardier or Embraer.
For anyone with an hour to kill, here is the very interesting Everyday Astronaut interview about Rocket Lab with the founder Peter Beck.