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Rocket Lab’s Electron also joined the fray, successfully deploying a radar imaging satellite for Japan’s Synspective from its New Zealand launch site. The payload’s custom fairing, a larger "pylon point" container, accommodated the sizable optical payload, signaling Rocket Lab’s expanding capabilities.
Closing Remarks
This week has been packed with groundbreaking achievements and rigorous testing, bringing us closer to SpaceX’s ambitious goals of reusability, rapid iteration, and interplanetary exploration. From the detailed scrutiny of Starship's reentry damage to the rapid stackings of Starship Mk3, and from the relentless testing at Massey to the bustling launch schedule, it’s clear that SpaceX is forging ahead at an unprecedented pace.