On May 25, 2017 (April 30, 2017 in the lunar calendar), New Zealand launched the world's first 3D printed rocket without entering the predetermined orbit. According to Lianhe Zaobao, a private company in New Zealand,"RocketLab", successfully launched the world's first 3D printed battery-powered rocket "Electron" on May 25, 2017 on the east coast of New Zealand. This company has received funding from many Silicon Valley companies in the United States. This successful launch made New Zealand the 11th country to launch a rocket into the sky. New Zealand launches the world's first 3D printed rocket and failed to enter its intended orbit. According to reports, the rocket is 17 meters long and launches at a speed of more than 27,000 kilometers per hour. Its low manufacturing cost, short launch cycle, and low launch cost can be regarded as a major advancement in the history of the development of human rocket technology. Almost all of the main components of the Rutherford engine it carries are 3D printed. The rocket was launched from RocketLab's Mahia launch site in the eastern part of the North Island of New Zealand. The rocket was supposed to be launched three days ago, but was delayed due to bad weather. This is also the world's first initiative to launch a rocket into the sky from a private launch site. Peter Beck, founder and president of RocketLab, said: "We are one of the few companies in the world that developed rockets from scratch and achieved their goals in four years." New Zealand launches the world's first 3D printed rocket but failed to reach the predetermined orbit. However, although the rocket went into space, it did not reach the predetermined orbit. In response, Baker said the company would investigate the reasons. The New Zealand government has invested 15 million New Zealand dollars in development funds for the space program. Economic Development Minister Bridges was delighted that the launch was successful. Baker said the company plans to conduct three rocket launch tests, and this is the first. If all three tests are satisfactory, the company will begin providing commercial satellite launch services to customers. He said that once the company starts full production, it is estimated that it can launch more than 50 times a year. Current customers include NASA. RocketLab's financial owners include major U.S. companies such as U.S. arms manufacturers Lockheed Martin, Kholsa Ventures, and Beesemer Ventures.