Rocket Lab’s 20th Electron launch ends in failure with the loss of its payload

Rocket Lab flew its 20th Electron mission on Saturday morning, but the launch ran into a significant issue just after its second-stage engine ignited. The engine appeared to shut down just after the ignition, which is not what it’s supposed to do, and is likely the result of an automated emergency shutdown process that would … Continue reading Rocket Lab’s 20th Electron launch ends in failure with the loss of its payload