Rocket Lab is gearing up for Electron's first launch of the year, set against a busy schedule. Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket will simulate the moon's gravity just beyond the Kármán line. At the same time, Russia is preparing to launch Soyuz for the first time this year, carrying classified satellites, while SpaceX has four Falcon 9 launches scheduled this week, building on a strong start to the year with 14 successful launches already completed.