T+87: Rocket Lab Launch Complex 2

Rocket Lab announced that they’re in the final selection stage of their search for a US launch site. I break down the options they have, and discuss why I think they’ll pick Wallops Island.

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• Rocket Lab to expand launch capability with US launch site | Rocket Lab
• Rocket Lab selects four finalists for U.S. launch site - SpaceNews.com
• Space Access from MARS
• Next space station resupply launch scheduled May 20 at Wallops Island | Virginia | roanoke.com
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