New Zealand company Rocket Lab is launching its first rocket for the year from Māhia Peninsula later this month.
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The mission, named Another One Leaves the Crust is scheduled for lift-off during a 10-day launch window, beginning on 16 January.
It will be a dedicated mission for European space technology company OHB group.
Rocket Lab chief executive Peter Beck said the launch was taking place at a quick pace, within six months of signing the contract.
"By flying as a dedicated mission on Electron, OHB and their mission partners have control over launch timing, orbit, integration schedule, and other mission parameters."
Rocket Lab also aims to launch a mission to the Moon in support of Nasa's CAPSTONE program this year.
