Where is the commercial orbital launch complex of aerospace company Rocket Lab located in New Zealand?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. On the southern tip of the Mahia Peninsula in the Hawke's Bay region
- Step 1: Founded by New Zealander Peter Beck in 2006, Rocket Lab developed the 3D-printed, battery-powered Electron orbital rocket. Step 2. Launch Complex 1 on the Mahia Peninsula is the world's first private orbital launch range. Answer: On the southern tip of the Mahia Peninsula in the Hawke's Bay region. Why not the others: Its isolated coastal location allows frequent satellite launches without busy international air or sea traffic interference.
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