Quote from: TrevorMonty on 01/23/2017 03:27 pmThey do plan to manufacture and launch in USA at some stage. This would be in addition to NZ operation. I think there is some requirements for domestic manufacturing for government launches. I'll add that it's no secret that Peter Beck (a Kiwi) has spent most of the last few years travelling between NZ and the USA... and I don't think that was just for holidays or to build up frequent-flyer miles.And if I know anything at all about Kiwis it's that, even if the name on the door has a "USA" in it to keep the locals happy, they would never consider themselves American.
They do plan to manufacture and launch in USA at some stage. This would be in addition to NZ operation. I think there is some requirements for domestic manufacturing for government launches.
They do plan to manufacture and launch in USA at some stage. This would be in addition to NZ operation. I think there is some requirements for domestic manufacturing for government launches. Bob Richard from Moon Express said March for 1st launch. From webinar comment a couple days ago.
Quote from: TrevorMonty on 01/23/2017 03:27 pmThey do plan to manufacture and launch in USA at some stage. This would be in addition to NZ operation. I think there is some requirements for domestic manufacturing for government launches. Bob Richard from Moon Express said March for 1st launch. From webinar comment a couple days ago.Or maybe ITAR issues.
A couple of local news articles.................."We'll go when we're ready."
Quote from: TrevorMonty on 01/31/2017 05:29 pmA couple of local news articles.................."We'll go when we're ready."I still think it's interesting that even at the point where they're almost ready to launch, it seems very few people in New Zealand (well, those I've talked to in Auckland anyways) either know or care. "This is NZ. We don't do rockets here." I put that down to (a) ridiculous levels of security (maybe normal in the USA but not in NZ) and (b) piece-meal press releases.Hopefully the first launch will get people's attention...
An exploding LV will definitely get them media coverage in NZ and international. I'm hoping for a normal launch.
Launch complex complete and launch weeks away. Looks beautiful! Credit: Rocketlab
Quote from: mr. mark on 02/03/2017 05:16 pmLaunch complex complete and launch weeks away. Looks beautiful! Credit: Rocketlabare these Rocket sheep??
Somehow i wonder, if erosion of the cliff edge does pose some threat to the pad?
That looks like a non polar 50-ish degree inclination orbit target for whatever they laumch first.