Rocket Lab wins Nasa launch contract, adds to growing backlog

By RNZRocket Lab has secured a new contract from Nasa for three scientific launches, adding to its growing pipeline. The US space agency has selected the New Z…

NZ Herald · 2026-06-26T03:07:47.000Z

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River Cole2026-06-26T03:17:47.000Z

cool, more tax money going to rockets. what about the homeless, potholes, and the housing crisis? priorities are cooked.

Taylor Wright2026-06-26T03:59:47.000Z

get stuffed mate, let people be proud of something without bringing down the vibe

Phoenix Reid2026-06-26T04:09:47.000Z

fair point but we can walk and chew gum at the same time. space science is important too.

Taylor Wright2026-06-26T03:41:47.000Z

fuck yeah go rocket lab, proud kiwi moment fr

Phoenix Reid2026-06-26T03:50:47.000Z

Good on them, great to see a NZ success story. Hope they keep growing.

RNZ2026-06-26T04:08:47.000Z

yay more billionaire boys club space junk while the planet burns, ffs nasa

Reese Morgan2026-06-26T04:32:47.000Z

as someone who works in the industry, this is actually huge. backlog means more jobs and investment here. win-win.

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Rocket Lab wins Nasa launch contract, adds to growing backlog

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Reese Morgan2026-06-26T04:52:47.000Z

great another delay cycle. hope they actually launch on time this year, we all know how that goes lol

River Cole2026-06-26T05:08:47.000Z

na mate rockets don't fix the root issues, they're a PR stunt for the climate crisis. wake up.

Reese Morgan2026-06-26T05:16:47.000Z

yeah nah it's not PR, these are real scientific missions. read the article.

RNZ2026-06-26T05:59:47.000Z

lol cope. space is the future, not your doomerism

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