Rocket Lab Tests Helicopter Ops For Electron Recovery

Electron rocket
Credit: RocketLab
CAPE CANAVERAL—A Rocket Lab Electron rocket deployed a pair of Earth-observation satellites into orbit for BlackSky on Nov. 17, a mission that also tested helicopter operations for future midair booster recoveries. The 59-ft.-tall Electron rocket lifted off at 8:38 p.m. EST from Rocket Lab’s launch...
Irene Klotz

Irene Klotz is Senior Space Editor for Aviation Week, based in Cape Canaveral. Before joining Aviation Week in 2017, Irene spent 25 years as a wire service reporter covering human and robotic spaceflight, commercial space, astronomy, science and technology for Reuters and United Press International.

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