[Via Satellite 03-23-2016] Following an extensive test program, Rocket Lab has qualified its Rutherford engine for flight aboard the Electron rocket. Rocket Lab created the 5,000lbf Rutherford engine specifically for the company’s Electron small satellite launch vehicle, which is capable of delivering a 150kg payload to a 500km sun-synchronous orbit. The company tested the engine [...]

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Source: [url=http://www.satellitetoday.com/launch/2016/03/23/rocket-lab-completes-flight-qualification-for-electrons-rutherford-engine/]Rocket Lab Completes Flight Qualification for Electron’s Rutherford Engine[/url]