First Ever Private Launch Site for Orbital Rockets Could be in New Zealand

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Artist's impression of how the launch site will look on Kaitorete Spit, New Zealand. Rocket Lab.

New Zealand could be on its way to joining the space race and it’s doing so in style, becoming the first country to give liftoff to orbital rockets from a privately-owned launch site.

New Zealand-born and U.S.-based astronomy company Rocket Lab will construct the facility on Kaitorete Spit, located along the South Island of New Zealand.