Rocket Lab's "Still Testing" launch delayed by one day

Electron 'Still Testing' at Rocket Lab LC-1

Credit: Rocket Lab

Rocket Lab, a private space company, was planning the second launch of their Electron rocket today from their private launch complex in New Zealand, but has been delayed by a day. They had planned to launch Electron during a 4-hour window that stretched from 8:30pm to 12:30am EST to carry three small satellites into orbit. This was the first of the planned 10-day launch window and they will attempt the same window again tomorrow. Weather forecasts for the next few days appear unfavorable for launch until at least Monday. They will be live streaming the launch on their website about 12 minutes before the anticipated time of the launch for the first time. When launched, this will be the second of the three planned test launches of the Electron rocket before opening up to commercial customers. If everything goes well during this launch, commercial access capabilities will be accelerated. Real time updates of the launch will be posted on Twitter @RocketLab.