Kick Stage Demos New Maneuvering Capability
Rocket Lab demonstrated the increased maneuvering capability of the Kick Stage during the company’s 18th Electron launch, successfully burning the Curie engine for more than twice the standard mission duration and delivering more than 1,000 miles of perigee change.
“The Kick Stage delivers an unmatched level of on-orbit maneuverability for our customers,…
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