The Journal of Space Commerce

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Responsive Space Mission for NRO Launched by Rocket Lab

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Tom Patton
Jul 14, 2022
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A responsive space mission for the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) has been launched by Rocket Lab. It is the first of two such missions on the Rocket Lab launch schedule.

"No other small launch provider has ever before prepared a dedicated launch for a small national security payload in such a rapid turnround."

Rocket Lab founder and CEO, Peter Beck.

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