Rocket Report: China may soon attempt booster landing; Rocket Lab does rapid response
Summary
Rocket Lab launched a military mission called Victus Haze just under 17 hours after receiving the launch order, setting a new speed record. Meanwhile, German space company OHB plans to raise funds for its satellite and rocket projects, including Rocket Factory Augsburg’s development of the RFA One rocket.Key Facts
- Rocket Lab launched the Victus Haze mission 16 hours and 42 minutes after getting the go-ahead from the U.S. Space Force.
- Victus Haze aims to show how the military and private companies can quickly launch satellites to respond to space threats.
- Rocket Lab did not announce this launch widely or provide a livestream.
- OHB, a German space tech company, plans to raise about 510.7 million euros (around $580 million) through new shares.
- Part of this funding will support Rocket Factory Augsburg, an OHB spinoff working on the RFA One rocket.
- Rocket Factory Augsburg’s rocket debut date is uncertain due to problems in testing its first stage.
- Sirius Space Services secured a spot to use the Guiana Space Center for launching rockets.
- Sirius Space is developing three small rockets, with the smallest carrying up to 180 kilograms to orbit.
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