Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1

Rocket Lab's Launch Complex 1 (LC 1) is a commercial rocket launch facility located at Māhia Peninsula, on the east coast of New Zealand's North Island. With spectacular natural surroundings and views, it is arguably the most picturesque major launch complex in the world.

LC 1 is sometimes referred to as Mahia Launch Complex or Mahia Spaceport.

Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula

Photo courtesy of Rocket Lab

Electron launch on Jan. 31, 2020.

Scott Andrews

LC 1 under construction in 2016

Rodney Allen