Talk Money with Tony Field – July 31, 2015 - 3News NZ
Rocket Lab says it is considering using NASA's launch complexes to complement Rocket Lab's primary launch range in New Zealand. Chief executive Peter Beck says: "Rocket Lab is pleased to have the opportunity to utilise NASA facilities for those customers that may require lower inclination orbits. "While launches from New Zealand can reach inclinations that are generally ideal for small satellites, the addition of a United States launch site will allow customers to have the choice of a wider spectrum of orbital inclinations. A lower inclination orbit is an orbit close to the equator, allowing a different area of coverage over the earth. Lower inclination orbits allow a better boost-off the Earth from locations in the United States because it is closer to the equator. "This agreement with NASA is another step in building out our launch ranges globally," says Mr Beck. Rocket Lab has also recently been granted the consents it needs to build a launch facility on the Canterbury coastline. Amazon reaches Top Gear The announcement that Top Gear 's former presenters are moving to Amazon shows how important original content is to the streaming websites. Source: www.3news.co.nz
