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A briefing from New Zealand's Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) outlines challenges faced by Rocket Lab, including increased demands for console time and the testing of an automated system to reduce manual intervention. While MethaneSAT reported no issues, concerns over transparency have been raised by Professor Richard Easther, prompting potential scrutiny from the Auditor-General. MBIE emphasized the need for improved communication and governance in future space initiatives.