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NEWS CompositesWorld.com 29 Composite Launcher for SmallSats Read this article online | short.compositesworld.com/Electron Read more online about transport into low Earth orbit in "The emerging commercial space industry" | short.compositesworld.com/CommSpace Read more about small satellite release from the ISS in "The emerging commercial space industry: Habitats and CubeSats" | short.compositesworld.com/CommSP-HC Read more about the Moon Express attempt to win the Google XPRIZE in "Google Shoots the Moon" | short.compositesworld.com/GLXP2 Rocket Lab is looking for experienced carbon composite technicians as it continues to rapidly scale its team. Interested parties should view the firm's employment Web page | rocketlabusa.com/careers/positions/ print rocket engines, and are able to produce a rocket engine in a matter of days," Beck says. "3D printing also enabled us to rapidly iterate during our research and development phase and create an engine that would have been impossible to produce using tradi- tional manufacturing techniques." Although no composite parts are 3D-printed, the Rutherford engines are powered by oxygen/kerosene fuel, and Rocket Lab revealed that it has developed carbon fiber composite tanks that are compatible with the liquid oxygen component. Donna Dawson is CW's (previously) retired senior writer emeritus, now residing and writing in Lindsay, CA, US, in the foothills of the Sierras. donna@compositesworld.com Near perfect first launch e first Electron test launch, appropriately named It's a Test, lifted off May 25, 2017, from the Mahia Peninsula launch site. Although Electron reached space, it was unable to fulfill its goal of entering orbit. Beck nevertheless considers it a "hugely successful first test launch [with a] great first stage burn, stage separation, second stage ignition and fairing separation — all of the key, and generally most challenging, events. "We're committed to making space accessible and the test was a phenomenal milestone in that journey." at was confirmed in August when Rocket Lab completed an internal review that "found the launch had to be terminated due to an independent contractor's ground equip- ment issue, rather than an issue with the rocket. Rocket Lab's investigative board has identified the root causes and corrective actions." At CW presstime, another launch vehicle was expected to be ready for launch in mid-October, and after that, Rocket Lab would launch when ready. When you get serious, upgrade to Anderson. If you're serious about your business, then you require a serious machine. Not a toy, a design tool, or a beta model that's the first of its kind being proven out and tested at your expense and your frustration on your shop floor. Since 1991, Anderson America has been satisfying the most demanding US customers with over 4500 CNC Router installations for Composites, Aluminum and Non Ferrous in North America. We exclusively use FANUC control systems matched with FANUC servos and electronics which have a 25 year parts availability guarantee. electronics which have a 25 year parts availability guarantee. 10710 Southern Loop Blvd. Pineville, North Carolina 28134 Ph.(704)-522-1823 Fx.(704)-522-0871 www.andersonamerica.com

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