Rocket Lab designed and built the Pioneer spacecraft that hosted Varda’s capsule on orbit for six weeks carrying payloads for the U.S. Air Force Research Lab and NASA. The companies have concluded ...

On May 20, 1978, NASA launched a spacecraft to Venus. The mission was called Pioneer-Venus 1, but it’s also known as the Pioneer Venus Orbiter. This was the first of two spacecraft that made up the ...

The new mission is underway on orbit just 15 days after the successful re-entry and landing of Varda’s W-2 mission, which was also powered by Rocket Lab’s Pioneer Spacecraft. Rocket Lab’s Pioneer ...

Two Earth Return Missions in Two Months: Rocket Lab Demonstrates Rapid Re-entry Capability with Third Pioneer Spacecraft for Varda Space Industries Designed and built by Rocket Lab, the Pioneer ...

The novel agricultural research of a University of Wyoming senior could help NASA pioneer the future of space farming.

Rocket Lab's Pioneer spacecraft for Varda's W-2 mission is successfully operating in orbit, enhancing orbital processing capabilities. W-2 supports Varda's 120kg capsule, with recovery planned at the ...

For over 30 years, the Pioneer 10 spacecraft sent photographs and scientific information back to Earth. Launched March 2, 1972, it reached speeds of 52,100 kilometers (32,400 miles) per hour on its ...

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — A pioneer in space exploration was recognized by the City of Huntsville on Thursday. Edward Buckbee is a founding director of the U.S. Space & Rocket Center and one of the ...

Touchdown for In-Space Manufacturing Mission: Rocket Lab’s Pioneer Spacecraft Delivers Re-Entry for Varda’s In-Space Manufacturing Capsule in South Australia Rocket Lab designed and built the Pioneer ...

LONG BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”), a global leader in launch services and space systems, today announced its third Pioneer spacecraft ...