But while 3D-printed engines and carbon composite propellant tanks are pretty much a sure bet for future generations of rockets, Electron’s engine technology might be looking at a much shorter life.

This included raising the site’s first Electron rocket vertical and performing a test of the engine igniters. Tests of powering and communication were also performed on the vehicle. Rocket Lab ...

Rocket Lab USA Inc.’s successful test of its Archimedes engine bodes well for the space ... has completed nine successful launches of its Electron rocket in the year to date and is now targeting ...