Monday, November 7, 2022

Rocket Lab Helicopter Catch Fails, Despite Successful Launch

Another attempt by Rocket Lab to catch a rocket falling back from space--part of its plans for reusability--has failed, despite a successful launch of a payload into space. Rocket Lab did not say what went wrong with the helicopter catch, but it did successfully deliver the MATS satellite (Mesospheric Airglow/Aerosol Tomograph and Spectroscopy) into space for its client. The launch had been called the "Catch Me If You Can" mission.