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Milestone Electron Mission Launched from New Zealand

Rocket Lab Launches is Workhorse Rocket for the 70th Time

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Tom Patton
Aug 25, 2025
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The 70th Electron mission was launched by Rocket Lab over the weekend. The ‘Live, Laugh, Launch’ mission lifted-off from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 in Mahia, New Zealand on August 23 at 22:42 UTC, less than three weeks after Electron’s previous successful launch from the same site.

"Reaching our 70th launch is a powerful moment for Rocket Lab."
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