Next Rocket Lab Launch Will Catch Returning Booster in Mid-Air With a Helicopter
The booster will deploy a parachute on its return to Earth, which a helicopter will zip by and pick up.
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Rocket Lab plans to catch a falling rocket this month
Rocket Lab is a rapidly expanding commercial spaceflight company that’s keen to emulate the roaring success of SpaceX.
Like its rival, Rocket Lab is intent on building a reusable rocket system to help it cut the cost of its space missions that up to no…