Rocket Lab's Pioneer spacecraft for Varda's W-2 mission is successfully operating in orbit, enhancing orbital processing capabilities. W-2 supports Varda's 120kg capsule, with recovery planned at ...

The company states: “Rocket Lab (RKLB) USA announced its second Pioneer spacecraft for Varda Space Industries, Inc. is successfully operating on orbit. The mission launched January 14 ...

Rocket Lab’s Pioneer spacecraft for Varda’s W-2 mission in the cleanroom at Vandenberg Space Force Base. (Photo: Business Wire) LONG BEACH, Calif., January 15, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rocket ...

(Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”), a global leader in launch services and space systems, today announced its second Pioneer spacecraft for Varda Space Industries, Inc.

Varda's W-2 mission includes a Rocket Lab Pioneer spacecraft and a Varda re-entry capsule carrying a spectrometer from the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). The capsule employs a heatshield with a ...

Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”), a global leader in launch services and space systems, today announced its second ...

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