...,” said Rocket Lab founder and chief executive Peter Beck, speaking of the triumphant launch. “We’re thrilled to be leading the small satellite launch industry by reaching orbit a second time and deploying more payloads.” After blasting off from...
... of micro and nanosatellites. Similar concerns had also been expressed at a US hearing on ‘The Commercial Space Launch Industry: Small Satellite Opportunities and Challenges’ held in April 2016. To date, India has carried 113 US satellites of which...
... in producing spacecraft, before its purchase of Orbital ATK the company was not seen as a leading player in the launch industry. The acquisition is therefore seen as a “complimentary fit” and not one that will reduce competition in the defence...