Wallops was tapped from a field of four other launch sites from which to accommodate the needs of those seeking to launch small payloads to space. Other locations across the globe are being considered. While adding Launch Complex 2 to the sites from which it operates, Rocket Lab has stated that its real estate ambitions aren’t ending at Wallops. Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket climbs spaceward on its inaugural launch on from Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand. “Having proven the Electron vehicle with a successful orbital launch this year, we’re thrilled to expand on our ability to provide rapid, reliable and affordable access to orbit for small satellites.” Launching from a second pad builds on Rocket Lab’s ability to offer the small satellite industry unmatched schedule and launch location flexibility,” said Rocket Lab founder and CEO Peter Beck via a release. “Accessing space should be simple, seamless and tailored to our customers’ missions – from idea to orbit. Rocket Lab has laid out an aggressive plan for its newest launch pad, with the company stating it’s targeting the third quarter of next year (2019) for its first flight from Wallops. Both their Ātea-1 and Electron vehicles have taken to the skies from sites located in New Zealand. At present, the company has carried out flights of the rocket from its facilities located in New Zealand. It is at Wallops that Rocket Lab hopes to launch their Electron rocket from. 17, 2018 Rocket Lab announced that the company would begin operating from a new site – NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility located in Virginia. While it is still working to deliver the first paying customer’s payload to orbit, California-based commercial space company Rocket Lab has made progress in terms of expanding its presence. Groundbreaking ceremonies for Rocket Lab’s Launch Complex 2 at NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility located in Virginia.
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