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Rocket Lab to launch satellite for the American military

The payload could lay the groundwork for space-based internet.

Andrew Bevin Wed, 23 Jan 2019

Rocket Lab’s first launch of 2019 will be launching high-tech cargo for the United States Department of Defense.

The New Zealand-founded company will launch a satellite for DARPA, the department's advanced research agency, showcasing America’s need for flexible launch services like Rocket

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Andrew Bevin Wed, 23 Jan 2019
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