hairystick Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 (edited) After many years of development, the New Zealand Electron rocket has made it into space. Now the 11th nation to develop the capability to launch into orbit. Well done lads and ladies! Rather chuffed with this, since my Dad was involved with the successful launch of Black Arrow (I still have his project tie). http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-39971843 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/technology/news/video.cfm?c_id=5&gal_cid=5&gallery_id=176499 Edited May 25, 2017 by hairystick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Vale Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Finally we're a credible threat! Will 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Mc Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 It didn't make it into orbit - although they do intend to eventually achieve that feat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick4350 Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 Great ! Can you send me a Wingnut Camel to me next time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairystick Posted January 21, 2018 Author Share Posted January 21, 2018 (edited) Orbit achieved. Nice one! Edit: Part of the payload announced. No Sputnik "beep beep" device, just a disco ball! "Fabulous sweetie!" http://www.nzherald.co.nz/hawkes-bay-today/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503462&objectid=11981652 Edited January 25, 2018 by hairystick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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