New Zealand-Launched Rocket Reaches Space, Not Orbit

California-based company Rocket Lab said Thursday it had launched a test rocket into space from its New Zealand launch pad, although the rocket didn’t reach orbit as hoped.    The company said its Electron rocket lifted off at 4:20 p.m. Thursday and reached space three minutes later.    “It has been an incredible day and I’m immensely proud of our talented team,” company founder Peter Beck said in a statement.    Beck, a New Zealander, said the early...

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