What we do
Rocket Lab Monitor is a group of volunteers focusing on information collection and education – making sure information shared is factual as something for concerned locals and others to join and build awareness not only of Rocket Lab activities but New Zealand government policy and decision-making on launches.
Why we do it
The New Zealand government space policy and international agreements supposedly restrict space activities to peaceful purposes, so we need public pressure to ensure that is the case, especially when Rocket Lab is partly owned by one of the world’s biggest arms suppliers and other owners are hidden from the public, and probably the New Zealand government. Information supplied by Rocket Lab and the New Zealand government has confirmed technology used to improve US military targeting systems is being launched from Mahia. Do New Zealanders, especially the people of Mahia, agree that this is acceptable?
Who we are
Rocket Lab Monitor is led by people directly connected to Mahia because we live at Mahia and/or whakapapa to Rongomaiwahine. We invite others to join and support all efforts to better understand the activities of Rocket Lab and ensure only peaceful activities take place at Mahia.
Please contact us to find out more and/or get involved.
Our Priorities
1. Collect accurate information on Rocket Lab activities.
2. Share information with the public.
3. Ensure any launches from Mahia comply with the legislation and are solely for peaceful purposes.
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