Rocket Lab's artificial star to burn up seven months early
Founder Peter Beck says there are no plans for another Humanity Star.
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Rocket Lab founder Peter Beck’s pet project, an artificial star he launched into space, is set to burn up as it comes crashing down, a full seven months earlier than its predicted lifespan.
Rocket Lab's successful January 21 test flight had a surprise package called The Humanity Star — a
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Mackenzie Smith
Wed, 11 Jul 2018
Wed, 11 Jul 2018
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Rocket Lab's artificial star to burn up seven months early
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