Rocket Lab launches Swedish satellite, helicopter fails to catch booster
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An Electron rocket launched a research satellite for the Swedish National Space Agency (SNSA) on Nov. 4, 2022 from a New Zealand site. Rocket Lab's attempt to catch the rocket's first stage with a a helicopter was unsuccessful.
The Rocket Lab mission was called "Catch Me If You Can."
Credit: Rocket Lab
The Rocket Lab mission was called "Catch Me If You Can."
Credit: Rocket Lab