Rocket Lab stories - Page 1
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Japan's Synspective successfully launches fourth SAR satellite
Fri, 15th Mar 2024
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data science
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iot
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ai
Japanese satellite firm Synspective successfully launches its fourth SAR satellite, Strix-3, from New Zealand, reinforcing its prominence in high-frequency Earth observation technology.
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Synspective set to launch StriX-3 satellite in March
Tue, 27th Feb 2024
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uc
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spacetech
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telco
Synspective's StriX-3 satellite, intended for full-scale constellation operations, is scheduled for a March launch from Rocket Lab's NZ complex.
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The four business models for professional services firms and their benchmarks for success
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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rocket lab
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strategy
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capgemini
Diving deep into what you should be measuring and what the benchmarks are, you’ll leave this article with a fresh new approach to the way you run your business.
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Rocket Lab chooses Siemens to aid in next phase of growth
Fri, 8th Nov 2019
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document management
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it in manufacturing
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ecm
Rocket Lab plans to implement Siemens hi-tech industrial software to help digitally manage the lifecycle needs of the business.
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Rocket Lab joins Skills Bright Sparks to inspire Kiwi kids
Mon, 12th Aug 2019
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healthtech
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schools
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rocket lab
Rocket Lab partners with the Skills Bright Sparks competition to encourage young Kiwis to pursue careers in space exploration and innovation.
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Rocket Lab will reuse its rockets for future launches
Wed, 7th Aug 2019
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engineering
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rocket
Rocket Lab aims to reuse its Electron rockets for every mission, starting with an ocean recovery operation next year, boosting launch frequency.
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Fleet Space announces three million sensors on its satellite IoT network
Tue, 12th Feb 2019
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spacetech
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iot
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industrial iot
Fleet Space Technologies' Project Galaxy hits a milestone, registering 1 million IoT devices within 24 hours and adding 2 million more to its waiting list.
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With a mighty roar, Rocket Lab blasts off to space
Mon, 12th Nov 2018
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spacetech
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fleet space technologies
Success! It definitely was business time for Rocket Lab yesterday as its Electron launch vehicle blasted off from the Māhia Peninsula yesterday (November 11).
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AU startup hitches a ride to space with Rocket Lab
Wed, 7th Nov 2018
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network infrastructure
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spacetech
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sdn
Rocket Lab and Australian IoT startup Fleet Space Technologies have signed a contract to launch two Proxima IoT satellites this month.
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William Shatner opens Rocket Lab's latest NZ base
Tue, 16th Oct 2018
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spacetech
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rocket lab
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satellite
William Shatner, celebrated as Captain Kirk, inaugurated Rocket Lab's new Auckland facility, which aims to produce an Electron rocket every week.
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LeoLabs space-tracking tech is coming to Central Otago
Wed, 3rd Oct 2018
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spacetech
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rocket lab
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nz government
Central Otago is going to become home to one of the first radars in the Southern Hemisphere to track small satellites and space debris.
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Canterbury Uni researcher on a mission to advance rocket technology
Mon, 30th Jul 2018
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university of canterbury
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rocket lab
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rocket
University of Canterbury researchers are using algorithms to predict fuel movement in rockets, making launches faster and cheaper.
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Soul Machines and Rocket Lab founders to be recognised at Kea Awards
Wed, 30th May 2018
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nztech
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rocket lab
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soul machines
The Awards are an opportunity to recognise the very best among New Zealand’s community of Kiwi innovators, entrepreneurs and business leaders.
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Rocket Lab preparing to launch miniature NASA satellites
Tue, 1st May 2018
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nasa
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startups
The launch will carry research and development payloads from NASA and educational institutions that will conduct a variety of new, on-orbit science.
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It's business time, Rocket Lab prepares for its first commercial launch
Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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spacetech
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3d printing
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rocket lab
Rocket Lab sets a 14-day window for its 1st commercial launch, 'It's Business Time', breaking new ground in space.
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Rocket Lab deploys NZ-built and designed satellite into orbit
Thu, 25th Jan 2018
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spacetech
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startups
The Humanity Star will orbit the Earth for approximately 9 months before its orbit starts to decay and it's pulled back into Earth’s gravity.
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Rocket Lab’s test flight reaches orbit and deploys payloads
Mon, 22nd Jan 2018
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spacetech
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startups
Rocket Lab currently has five Electron vehicles in production, with the next launch expected to take place in early 2018.
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Rocket Lab announces second test launch window on Mahia Peninsula
Mon, 4th Dec 2017
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spacetech
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rocket lab
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startups
Still Testing is the second of three test launches planned from Launch Complex 1 ahead of commercial operations.
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Callaghan Innovation congratulates NZ Innovation Awards winners
Fri, 20th Oct 2017
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solar power
Callaghan Innovation cheers its clients, including Rocket Lab, who triumphed at the NZ Innovation Awards, reflecting rich Kiwi ingenuity and ambition.
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Rocket Lab to fly Planet and Spire satellites on second test flight
Wed, 27th Sep 2017
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spacetech
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spire
Rocket Lab's 'Still Testing' set to propel Planet and Spire satellites, boosting Earth observation and analytics capabilities.