Rocket Lab brings spacecraft back from orbit
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For the first time, Rocket Lab has successfully brought a spacecraft back from orbit to earth and landed it safely in the Utah desert.
The New Zealand rocket company designed, built and operated the craft for a client to make pharmaceuticals in space and return them to earth.
Rocket Lab communications manager Murielle Baker spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.