Behold, the Launch Site
This dazzling view shows the beauty of Rocket Lab's launch site at the Mahia Peninsula of New Zealand's North Island. "Our launch team had a stunning view on the way to Launch Complex 1 this morning," Rocket Lab said of this image on launch day.
How to Track a Rocket
A rocket's mission doesn't end at liftoff, you'll have to track it. This image shows the tracking facility used for Rocket Lab's It's Business Time mission.
Rocket Engine Test!
Rocket Lab test fired the first stage Rutherford engine of the Electron rocket for It's Business Time in late October for the November launch.
A Dazzling View
The November 2018 launch of It's Business Time wasn't Rocket Lab's first attempt to fly the mission. The company tried several times in June to launch the flight, only to be thwarted by technical glitches. But look at this view! Photgrapher Kieran Fanning captured this amazing view ahead of one of those launch attempts.
Second Launch Try
The Electron booster stands on the launchpad at Rocket Lab's site on New Zealand's Mahia Peninsula ahead of a planned June 26, 2018, liftoff. The launch was called off because of a technical issue.
First Launch Try
The private spaceflight company Rocket Lab postponed the first commercial launch of its Electron rocket from New Zealand on June 23, 2018 due to a tracking system issue.
It's Business Time Mission Patch
The mission patch for Rocket Lab's "It's Business Time" launch. It was the company's first commercial flight for customers. Read our full story of Rocket Lab's successful launch of It's Business Time here!
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