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New Annual Launch Record Set by Rocket Lab

Tenth Electron Launch in 2023 Deploys Japanese Satellite

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Tom Patton
Dec 20, 2023
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The tenth Electron rocket launch of the year set a new record for launch provider Rocket Lab. “The Moon God Awakens” mission marked the

42nd Electron rocket launch, and deployed a satellite for Japan-based Earth imaging company the Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space, Inc. (iQPS). With this launch, the company surpassed its previous annual record of n…

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