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Rocket Lab Expands In Long Beach, Ramps Hiring

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Huntington Beach-based small satellite launch provider Rocket Lab said on Tuesday that it is expanding in Long Beach, with a new facility which will both be a corporate headquarters as well as a production complex. Rocket Lab--which has been launching its rockets from New Zealand, but recently opened up its first U.S.

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SpaceX Dragon Returns From ISS, Heads To Long Beach

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The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, designed and launched by Hawthorne-based SpaceX , successfully returned to earth on Wednesday, splashing down 261 miles southwest of Long Beach with more than 3,700 pounds of cargo. NASA said that the craft splashed down at 2:51 p.m.

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Virgin Orbit Develops Ventilator For Pandemic Response

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Long Beach-based space launch company Virgin Orbit has temporarily shifted its attention from developing rockets and its satellite launch systems, and applied its engineering skills to developing a new ventilator, designed to help in the battle against the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.

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Rocket Lab Successfully Launches Military Satellite

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Long Beach-based Rocket Lab has successfully launched a military satellite back into space, on a quick recovery from a failed mission in May. The launch--for the U.S. Space Force--launched at 6pm NZ time from New Zealand.

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Rocket Lab Shows Off Neutron Rocket

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Long Beach-based rocket developer Rocket Lab showed off details of its new Neutron Rocket on Thursday, saying its new, larger is designed to put up as much as 15,000 kilograms to low earth orbit. The company said that, in reusable mode, the rocket will carry up to 8,000 kilograms to low earth orbit.

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See Jane Go Snags $2.47M To Expand In SoCal

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See Jane Go currently offers it service in Orange County and Long Beach, with plans to expand to the rest of Southern California using the funding. SeeJane Go says it is specifically a "ride-hail option designed just for women." Name of the investors in the company were not announced. READ MORE>>.

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Virgin Orbit Snags $9.5M Grant To Set Up UK Launch Facility

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Long Beach-based Virgin Orbit , the small satellite launch company founded by Richard Branson, has received a $9.5M The satellite launch system is designed to take small satellites (Cubesats) into space for less than the cost of a traditional rocket launch. READ MORE>>.