may 25, 2017 - 1st orbital-class rocket launch from a private site

Description:

Using Rocket Lab's electron rocket in New Zealand.
At this time, R.Lab eventually hopes to launch over 50 times per year when it achieves full commercial operation.

The launch was a partial success. Rocket lab blames the ground equipment for the small failure.
More info: https://techcrunch.com/2017/05/25/rocket-lab-launches-orbital-class-rocket-from-a-private-site-for-the-first-time/

http://amp.miamiherald.com/news/business/article166076922.html