Rocket Lab launches 30 small satellites and ’Gnome Chomsky’ into orbit

Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket launched 30 small satellites and payloads from the Mahia Peninsula in New Zealand on Nov. 19, 2020 (Nov. 20 - local time). A garden gnome called Gnome Chomsky was also aboard the kick stage of the rocket for charity. The gnome is known for its appearances in the video game Half-Life. Credit: Rocket Lab