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Inside Rocket Lab's effort to outpace larger space rivals

Season 2025 Episode 364 | 8m 39s

The private space economy is growing significantly and the year ahead could be a big one. The first private space station is expected to launch next spring, new commercial space flights will be offered and SpaceX is considering a public stock offering. Science correspondent Miles O’Brien reports on a space start-up in New Zealand catching some attention of its own.

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