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Rocket Lab has been conducting qualification tests for the Neutron rocket's reusuable 'hungry hippo' nose cone and fins.
The Eris rocket was aiming to become the first all-Australian launcher to reach orbit. Australia hosted a handful of satellite launches by US and British rockets more than 50 years ago.
An Australian aerospace firm said Friday it has scrubbed a historic attempt to send a locally developed rocket into orbit, citing a glitch in the nose cone protecting its payload -- a jar of Vegemite.
The nose cone is designed to shield the payload during the rocket's ascent through the Earth's atmosphere before reaching space. The mishap happened before fuelling of the vehicle at the company's ...
An Australian aerospace firm said Friday it has scrubbed a historic attempt to send a locally developed rocket into orbit, citing a glitch in the nose cone protecting its payload -- a jar of Vegemite.
Ideally, rockets have limited air drag and spiral like a football with more nose weight than other parts of the bottle. Duct tape is often used to cover the rocket.
An Australian aerospace firm has scrubbed a historic attempt to send a locally developed rocket into orbit, citing a glitch in the nose cone protecting its payload -- a jar of Vegemite.
Nose cone glitch wipes Australian rocket launch AFP AFP May 15, 2025 Updated May 16, 2025 1 of 2 ...