By Theresa Hitchens, Published by Breaking Defense, 22 February 2022 The new military accord signed by Australia, Canada, France, Germany, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the US presages joint stance on future space norms. WASHINGTON: In a first public statement of intent, the US and its five closest military
By Ben Strang, Published by Stuff, 6 January 2022 The New Zealand Space Agency believes its participation in the Artemis Accords – an international agreement to send people back to the moon – will significantly boost the space sector. The Government signed up to the NASA accords last year, and
By Jeff Foust, Published by SpaceNews, 18 November 2021 LAS VEGAS — Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket placed two BlackSky imaging satellites into orbit Nov. 17 on the rocket’s first launch in three and a half months. The Electron lifted off from Rocket Lab’s Launch Complex 1 on Mahia Peninsula, New
By Mitchell Alexander, Published by msn news, 7 October 2021 Rocket Lab is one of New Zealand's success stories, but what satellites it's sending into orbit for the United States Military is raising concerns. Former Defence Minister Wayne Mapp is the Deputy Chair of the Public Advisory Committee on Disarmament
By Chris Keall, Published by NZ Herald, 27 September 2021 Rocket Lab shares jumped nearly 9 per cent to US$15.29 (for a U$S6.5 billion market cap) in early trading on the Nasdaq after the company finally confirmed a major tranch of funding from the US military and entry into an
By Staff Writers, Published by Space War, 30 July 2021 Mahia, New Zealand (SPX) - Rocket Lab, the leading launch provider and space systems company, has successfully launched a research and development satellite to orbit for the United States Space Force (USSF). The mission was Rocket Lab's fourth launch for
By International Affairs and Disarmament committee, New Zealand Peace Foundation, received 16 June 2021 To the Prime Minister of New ZealandParliament House, Wellington CC. Minister of Foreign Affairs Minister of Business, Innovation and Employment Minister of Disarmament and Arms Control Minister of Defence Public Advisory Committee on Disarmament and
From Bruce Gagnon, Published in Organizing Notes, 2 June 2021 Letter from New Zealand requesting support Dear dedicated people of the Global Network Against Weapons & Nuclear Power in Space,I am so grateful for your work and have read your excellent newsletters which are a vital source of information and
