Today, Rocket Lab, the first orbital-class launch provider, announced a successful launch of a Japanese satellite into space. This mission marks the first time Rocket Lab has launched an orbital payload from Japan - a landmark moment for the company. The mission was a collaborative effort between Rocket Lab and satellite operator Synspective, and saw the successful deployment of Synspective’s Synspective Stardust satellite into a sun-synchronous orbit from the Mahia Peninsula in New Zealand. The launch is a major milestone for the company, demonstrating its capabilities to launch from multiple launch sites and send payloads into diverse orbits. This launch further demonstrates Rocket Lab’s commitment to creating an accessible and affordable launch service for small satellites worldwide.

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source: Phys.org