Why is Rocket Lab's launch site in New Zealand geographically advantageous?
Replied byPeter Beck
Founder & CEO at Rocket Lab
Niche: Production
Revenue: Approx. 78 Million USD/month
Location: Long Beach, California, US
Started: 2006
Our launch site allows us to launch both sun-synchronous and mid-inclination orbits from a single location, which typically requires separate east and west coast launch sites in the United States. New Zealand also has virtually no air traffic, meaning we only have to coordinate around one plane every three days.
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