Rocket Lab aims for new year after third launch delay in a weekRNZ Rocket Lab's Electron rocket launch today on the Mahia Peninsula has been scrubbed again, sadly. Rocket Lab has delayed its second test flight of the Electron rocket until the new year. ​READ MORE:* Rocket Lab launch postponed due to power fault* Rocket Lab delays launch attempt again, this time until Friday* Rocket Lab cans launch, two seconds from lift-off* New Zealand space industry prepares for blast off* Rocket Lab will be carrying satellites from firm that has helped watch North KoreaThe current launch window was to end on Sunday, and in order to preserve crew rest, would not to be extended, the spokesman said. For real-time updates from Rocket Lab, follow us on Twitter @RocketLabTIMELINE FOR LAUNCH:Seven hours before launch: Emergency crews, local officials and Rocket Lab team are briefed and move into position for launch. Two-and-a-half hours before launch: Launch pad personnel exit area in preparation for launch.

Source: Stuff December 16, 2017 08:15 UTC