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"We developed an acquisition strategy consisting of a dual-lane approach that provides access to diverse commercially available systems," said Maj. Gen. Stephen Purdy, Space Force's acquisition lead for space launch.
"Rocket Lab Launch Complex 2 is designed to serve the responsive space needs of commercial, civil, defense, and national security customers, supporting up to 12 missions per year," the company said.
Department of Transport warning comes into effect between 10pm and 1am and is in connection with a mid-air launch of a satellite-carrying rocket from Virgin Orbit
Advanced Space flight controllers report the small spacecraft is "happy and healthy," two days after losing contact.
The low-cost spacecraft is a pathfinder to test an unusual lunar orbit for NASA's Artemis moon program.