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Briefing
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- Successful Space Launch – Rocket Lab's Electron rocket launched into space on May 25, 2017 from private launch site in Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand, first of three test flights scheduled for 2017
- 3D Printed Rocket Component – Has 3D printed engine, which took 24 hours to print, and sensors to collect data
- Low Cost Space Flights – Low cost rocket combined with New Zealand's low congested air traffic system could promote country as new space hub
- Next Steps – Analyze data collected to optimize rocket, launch second test flight, this time reaching Earth’s orbit, and maximize rocket’s payload
- Applications – Include weather reporting, space Internet, natural disaster prediction, maritime data collection, and search and rescue services
- Commercial Customers – Include NASA, earth imaging company Planet, satellite data firm Spire, and moon mining startup Moon Express
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