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.

Rocket Lab USA Inc. launched its latest Electron rocket this month to deploy five satellites for French Internet-of-Things ...

The 60th mission of Rocket Lab’s Electron is titled “Fasten Your Space Belts” launched on Tuesday, Feb.18, at 23:17 UTC.

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 ...