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Rocket Lab Enters Europe’s Crowded Launch Market

Rocket Lab Enters Europe’s Crowded Launch Market

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Rocket Lab is expanding into Europe's launch market, moving onto territory occupied by established European launch companies. Payload reports the move came while those firms were away on holiday, positioning Rocket Lab as a new competitor in the region.

European launch companies are in for a surprise next month when they get back from holiday. While they were out, Rocket Lab moved into their turf. The post Rocket Lab Enters Europe’s Crowded Launch Market appeared first on Payload .

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