07-08-2017 21:04 via theverge.com

Rocket Lab’s first test rocket failed to reach orbit because of a communication mishap

Aerospace startup Rocket Lab says it knows why the first test launch of its small rocket failed to reach orbit in May. The failure had nothing to do with the rocket itself, but instead the mission was terminated early because of a problem with ground equipment supporting the launch. Now that Rocket Lab knows what happened, the company says there’s an easy fix and will take corrective measures so the failure doesn’t happen again.
the company says there’s an easy fix
The May test
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