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Rocket Lab successfully launches its 3D-printed Electron rocket on a test flight from New Zealand, marking the country's first launch and the first launch from a private facility. The Electron rocket, designed for frequent small payload launches, is 17 meters high and costs $5 million per liftoff. This achievement expands the options for affordable and accessible space launches, challenging the traditional dominance of larger and more expensive rockets.
Thursday, 25 May, 2017