Rocket Lab's rocket fails to reach orbit; vehicle & payload of 7 satellites lost

US-based aerospace startup Rocket Lab's 13th Electron mission, named "Pics Or It Didn't Happen", has ended in failure, after the rocket experienced an issue during second stage burn. The failure, which occurred six minutes after lift-off, resulted in a total loss of the rocket and all seven satellites on board. Founder Peter Beck said he's "incredibly sorry" to all customers.