New Zealand space launch is first from a private site
More detailed article here: <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.nasaspaceflight.com&#x2F;2017&#x2F;05&#x2F;rocket-labs-electron-inaugural-flight-new-zealand&#x2F;" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.nasaspaceflight.com&#x2F;2017&#x2F;05&#x2F;rocket-labs-electron...</a><p>Note that the rocket failed to reach orbit as intended.