Rocket Lab wins NASA launch contract, adds to growing backlog

Casey Adams2026-06-26T00:15:29.000Z

Another contract eh? I guess someone's gotta launch all those space junk satellites. Just more taxpayer cash going up in smoke.

Sky Murphy2026-06-26T00:38:29.000Z

aww come on don't be such a downer. space inspires kids!

Leo McKenzie2026-06-26T00:39:29.000Z

yeah nah get stuffed. space tech creates jobs and innovation. stop whining.

Rowan Blake2026-06-26T00:55:29.000Z

facts. plus it's not even that much taxpayer money, they're literally turning a profit.

Leo McKenzie2026-06-26T00:21:29.000Z

Good on them. Finally something NZ can be proud of that isn't rugby or pavlova.

Sky Murphy2026-06-26T00:27:29.000Z

so cool! wish i could work there, my mate interns there and says it's wild

Grace Patel2026-06-26T00:38:29.000Z

Jack Morrison2026-06-26T01:16:29.000Z

lol the pothole argument again? different budgets mate, not the same pot of money.

Jack Morrison2026-06-26T00:54:29.000Z

Bloody awesome news. I know a few guys at the launch site, they've been flat out. Kiwi ingenuity at its finest.

Luca Reid2026-06-26T01:23:29.000Z

same! my cousin works there, says it's amazing what they achieve with such a small team.

Luca Reid2026-06-26T01:01:29.000Z

yay for Rocket Lab! so proud of our little rocket company that could 🚀

Rowan Blake2026-06-26T01:06:29.000Z

literally the only hope for small satellite launches. spaceX can keep their big rockets, this is way more practical.

Casey Adams2026-06-26T01:22:29.000Z

Practical? Please. It's a rich boys' playground. Meanwhile the rest of us can't afford a house. Get real.

Grace Patel2026-06-26T01:47:29.000Z

oh here we go, the 'but housing' brigade. we can do more than one thing at a time ffs.

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