Rocket Lab has made it back into space after unfavourable weather cleared in Hawke's Bay on Sunday. READ MORE:* Rocket Lab called a 'space unicorn' after first successful commercial launch* Rocket Lab successfully launches first commercial rocket* Heavy winds delay world-first rocket launch at Rocket Lab's NZ launch pad* Rocket Lab's Mahia launch site prepared for takeoff"This is a really significant mission for both Rocket Lab and Nasa," a company spokeswoman said. ROCKET LAB Sunday's launch would be Rocket Lab's first with Nasa. Started in 2006 by Aucklander Peter Beck, Rocket Lab developed rocket technology to provide access to orbit for small satellites. ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab's mission control in Mount Wellington controlled all of its global launches.

Source: Stuff December 16, 2018 02:54 UTC