Space
Rocket Lab Launches First HASTE Mission of 2026
Rocket Lab successfully launches its first HASTE suborbital mission of the year from NASA's Wallops Island facility, supporting hypersonic technology testing.
Key Takeaways
- Rocket Lab launched first HASTE suborbital mission of 2026 from Wallops
- HASTE is a modified Electron rocket for hypersonic testing above Mach 5
- Payload undisclosed, typical for defense-related hypersonic experiments
- Market for hypersonic testing growing as US accelerates weapons development
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