Why The Electron Rocket May Be Cheapest Way To Get To Space

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Yesterday Rocket Labs successfully launched their Electron rocket into orbit carrying test satellites. The Electron is small cheap rocket which uses a 3D Printed engine, Electrically driven pumps and composite fuel tanks. All features which are new to orbital launch vehicles.

All the videos are to be found on Rocket Labs youtube page
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsWq7LZaizhIi-c-Yo_bcpw



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