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Soul Machines and Rocket Lab founders to be recognised at Kea Awards
NZTech

Soul Machines and Rocket Lab founders to be recognised at Kea Awards

The Awards are an opportunity to recognise the very best among New Zealand's community of Kiwi innovators, entrepreneurs and business leaders.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 30th May 2018
Rocket Lab preparing to launch miniature NASA satellites
Rocket Lab

Rocket Lab preparing to launch miniature NASA satellites

The launch will carry research and development payloads from NASA and educational institutions that will conduct a variety of new, on-orbit science.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 1st May 2018
It's business time, Rocket Lab prepares for its first commercial launch
Space Technologies

It's business time, Rocket Lab prepares for its first commercial launch

Rocket Lab sets a 14-day window for its 1st commercial launch, 'It's Business Time', breaking new ground in space.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Apr 2018
New Zealand is the world’s living global tech lab
Robotics

New Zealand is the world’s living global tech lab

Global tech firms are using New Zealand for early testing as Kiwi expertise in AI, space and wireless power draws investment and jobs.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 25th Mar 2018
Rocket Lab deploys NZ-built and designed satellite into orbit
Space Technologies

Rocket Lab deploys NZ-built and designed satellite into orbit

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.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2018
Rocket Lab's test flight reaches orbit and deploys payloads
Space Technologies

Rocket Lab's test flight reaches orbit and deploys payloads

Rocket Lab currently has five Electron vehicles in production, with the next launch expected to take place in early 2018.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Jan 2018
Rocket Lab announces second test launch window on Mahia Peninsula
Space Technologies

Rocket Lab announces second test launch window on Mahia Peninsula

Still Testing is the second of three test launches planned from Launch Complex 1 ahead of commercial operations.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Dec 2017
Rocket Lab to fly Planet and Spire satellites on second test flight
Space Technologies

Rocket Lab to fly Planet and Spire satellites on second test flight

Rocket Lab's 'Still Testing' set to propel Planet and Spire satellites, boosting Earth observation and analytics capabilities.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Sep 2017
Kiwi innovations take centre stage
Wearables

Kiwi innovations take centre stage

Public voting is open as finalists for New Zealand’s innovation awards include solar-powered cow collars, quiet drones and Te Reo Maori smartphones.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 19th Sep 2017
Contractor equipment at fault for Rocket Lab Electron launch termination
Rocket Lab

Contractor equipment at fault for Rocket Lab Electron launch termination

The issue has been resolved and Rocket Lab has authorised the production of four additional launch vehicles as it prepares for commercial operations.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Aug 2017
Kiwi rocket blasts off to scientific applause
Data Analytics

Kiwi rocket blasts off to scientific applause

Despite missing orbit, the launch has put Rocket Lab in a strong position, though experts warn it must prove reliability and win customers.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 29th May 2017
How Callaghan Innovation's $244m revenue is shaping Kiwi innovation
Risk & Compliance

How Callaghan Innovation's $244m revenue is shaping Kiwi innovation

Callaghan Innovation's 2015-2016 Annual Report is scheduled for Parliament, and it puts forward some of the most grand successes for Kiwi innovation.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Sep 2016
Rocket Lab gets Airways tick of approval to launch electron rocket
Rocket Lab

Rocket Lab gets Airways tick of approval to launch electron rocket

Airways NZ approves regular rocket launches from Rocket Lab, including creating 'special use airspace' for their electron rocket.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Sep 2016
Space Jam? Not in this universe…
Space Technologies

Space Jam? Not in this universe…

A man of the universe with star credibility to match, when Rocket Lab founder Peter Beck says there's space in space, he means it.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2014

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William Shatner opens Rocket Lab's latest NZ base
Space Technologies

William Shatner opens Rocket Lab's latest NZ base

William Shatner, celebrated as Captain Kirk, inaugurated Rocket Lab's new Auckland facility, which aims to produce an Electron rocket every week.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Oct 2018
Canterbury Uni researcher on a mission to advance rocket technology
University of Canterbury

Canterbury Uni researcher on a mission to advance rocket technology

University of Canterbury researchers are using algorithms to predict fuel movement in rockets, making launches faster and cheaper.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Jul 2018
Callaghan Innovation congratulates NZ Innovation Awards winners
Callaghan Innovation

Callaghan Innovation congratulates NZ Innovation Awards winners

Callaghan Innovation cheers its clients, including Rocket Lab, who triumphed at the NZ Innovation Awards, reflecting rich Kiwi ingenuity and ambition.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Oct 2017
Rocketlab's Peter Beck inducted into World Entrepreneur Hall of Fame
Rocket Lab

Rocketlab's Peter Beck inducted into World Entrepreneur Hall of Fame

Rocketlab launched their first rocket into space last month and it's viewed around the world as a very serious player in the rocket business.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Jun 2017