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Rocket Lab's proposed acquisition of Mynaric faces sovereignty test (spacenews.com)

submitted 8 months ago by nemeski@mander.xyz to c/rocketlab

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Rocket Lab "Owl New World" launch thread (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 9 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) by threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works to c/rocketlab

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Owl New World

| Scheduled for (UTC) | 2025-10-14 16:33 | |

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15th launch for Rocket Lab this year.
73th overall launch for Rocket Lab.

Payload info:

Rocket Lab mission page

NextSpaceflight:

StriX

This is the first of a bulk buy of 10 Electron launches by Synspective to deliver their StriX satellites to low Earth orbit. StriX satellites can collect data with a ground resolution of 1-3m and a swath width of more than 10-30km. Each Electron launch will deliver 1 StriX satellite into orbit. This will be the overall 7th StriX satellite launched by Rocket Lab for Synspective.

Previous mission: HASTE Justin

Next mission: The Nation God Navigates

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Peter Beck discusses Neutron development as maiden flight nears - NASASpaceFlight.com (www.nasaspaceflight.com)

submitted 9 months ago by threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works to c/rocketlab

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[Jeff Foust] Synspective purchases 10 additional Electron launches (spacenews.com)

submitted 9 months ago by threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works to c/rocketlab

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Article text

Jeff Foust

3–4 minutes

SYDNEY — Synspective, a Japanese company developing a constellation of radar imaging satellites, has signed a deal with Rocket Lab for an additional 10 Electron launches.

The companies announced Sept. 30 during the International Astronautical Congress here that Synspective would purchase 10 Electron launches, each carrying a single StriX radar imaging satellite. The launches will take place from Rocket Lab’s Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand.

Synspective signed a separate contract in June 2024 for 10 Electron launches, scheduled for 2025 through 2027. That was the largest single contract for Electron to date. Rocket Lab notes that Synspective is its largest Electron customer, with six launches completed to date and with a backlog of 21 launches through the end of the decade.

“Regular and reliable launch on a flexible schedule is essential to the buildout of Synspective’s constellation, and Electron has been integral to this from the start as the sole launcher of all StriX satellites in space today,” Peter Beck, Rocket Lab’s chief executive, said in a statement.

While Synspective has used Rocket Lab for all its launches to date, it has diversified the launch providers it will work with in the future. It signed a contract earlier this year with SpaceX for launching two satellites on rideshare missions and, in July, reached a deal with launch service provider Exolaunch for 10 satellites starting in 2027. Exolaunch arranges launches primarily on rideshare missions, such as SpaceX’s Transporter series.

“We have to expand the satellite constellation immediately, but the problem in the launch services market is the shortage of launch opportunities,” said Motoyuki Arai, Synspective’s founder and chief executive, at the Exolaunch signing ceremony in July. “It’s very tough to find the appropriate opportunities.”

Synspective has a goal of placing 30 synthetic aperture radar imaging satellites in orbit by 2030. The company says it is seeing strong demand for its radar imagery from the Japanese government and commercial customers.

Synspective went public on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in December. The company reported in August revenue of 1.327 billion yen ($9 million) in the first half of 2025, a 28% increase from the same period in 2024. It had a net loss of 2.484 billion yen in the first half of 2025, nearly double the loss in the first half of 2024.

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Suborbital launch at 0028 UTC Oct 1st of Rocket Lab Electron HASTE with the "Justin" mission (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 10 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) by threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works to c/rocketlab

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NextSpaceflight page: https://nextspaceflight.com/launches/details/7964/

Video livestream source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kB9WfL31Ybs

Livestream clip from approximately Oct 1st 00:27:30 UTC to 00:29:30, sped up to 20 seconds duration (6X).

Unfortunately, RocketLab don't stream their suborbital HASTE Electron launches, so we're once again stuck with potato-quality video.

Previous mission: HASTE JENNA

Next mission: Owl New World

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Suborbital LAUNCH at 0000 UTC Sep 23 of Rocket Lab Electron HASTE with the JENNA hypersonic reentry test (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 10 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) by threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works to c/rocketlab

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https://bsky.app/profile/planet4589.bsky.social/post/3lzhnftfqn22f

Suborbital LAUNCH at 0000 UTC Sep 23 of Rocket Lab Electron HASTE with the JENNA military hypersonic reentry test from Wallops Island, Virginia; launch was visible from the DC area. Expected reentry over Atlantic circa 55W 30N

NextSpaceflight page: https://nextspaceflight.com/launches/details/7950

Video livestream source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kB9WfL31Ybs

Livestream clip from approximately Sep 22nd 23:59 UTC to Sep 23 00:02, sped up to 20 seconds duration (9X).

Unfortunately, RocketLab don't stream their suborbital HASTE Electron launches, so we're stuck with potato-quality video.

Previous mission: Live, Laugh, Launch

Next mission: HASTE Justin

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Rocket Lab eyes Mars Telecommunications Orbiter as NASA revives mission concept - NASASpaceFlight.com (www.nasaspaceflight.com)

submitted 10 months ago by threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works to c/rocketlab

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New trailer for Neutron just dropped (www.youtube.com)

submitted 10 months ago by threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works to c/rocketlab

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Rocket Lab inaugurates LC-3 at Wallops (www.nasaspaceflight.com)

submitted 11 months ago by llamacoffee@lemmy.world to c/rocketlab

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Rocket Lab - Launch Complex 3 Official Opening (scheduled for 2025-08-28 14:00 UTC) (www.youtube.com)

submitted 11 months ago by threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works to c/rocketlab

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Not sure what this event will be, but I just noticed it on RocketLab's YouTube page.

Currently scheduled for 2025-08-28 10:00 local (EDT), 2025-08-28 14:00 UTC, and 2022-08-29 02:00 NZST.

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Rocket Lab "Live, Laugh, Launch" launch thread (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 11 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) by threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works to c/rocketlab

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Live, Laugh, Launch

| Scheduled for (UTC) | 2025-08-23 22:42 | |

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12th launch for Rocket Lab this year.
70th overall launch for Rocket Lab.

Payload info:

Rocket Lab mission page

NextSpaceflight:

EchoStar Lyra-2

EchoStar Lyra Block 1 is a 4-satellite constellation that will deliver global Internet of Things (IoT), machine-to-machine (M2M) and other data services. EchoStar will operate the constellation from its Australian subsidiary, EchoStar Global.

Previous mission: The Harvest Goddess Thrives

Next mission: HASTE JENNA

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Rocket Lab completes acquisition of U.S. satellite sensor maker Geost (spacenews.com)

submitted 11 months ago by nemeski@mander.xyz to c/rocketlab

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[Rocket Lab] Archimedes full mission duration hot fire. Enjoy. (video.twimg.com)

submitted 11 months ago by threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works to c/rocketlab

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https://x.com/RocketLab/status/1953552682540748841

Archimedes full mission duration hot fire. Enjoy.

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Rocket Lab "The Harvest Goddess Thrives" launch thread (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 11 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) by threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works to c/rocketlab

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The Harvest Goddess Thrives

| Scheduled for (UTC) | 2025-08-05 04:10 | |

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11th launch for Rocket Lab this year.
69th overall launch for Rocket Lab. Nice!

Payload info:

Rocket Lab mission page

NextSpaceflight:

QPS-SAR-12

AKA KUSHINADA-I

iQPS’s satellites are small, high-performance SAR satellites that use a lightweight, large, stowable antenna to collect high resolution images of Earth, even through clouds and adverse weather conditions. Ultimately, the iQPS constellation is planned to have 36 satellites capable of monitoring specific fixed points on Earth every 10 minutes. In addition to launching on Electron, the QPS-SAR satellite will use a Rocket Lab Motorized Lightband as its separation system for deployment to space.

Previous mission: Symphony In The Stars

Next mission: Live, Laugh, Launch

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Rocket Lab launches second Electron within 48 hours (spacenews.com)

submitted 1 year ago by neme@lemm.ee to c/rocketlab

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Rocket Lab "Symphony In The Stars" launch thread (take two) (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 11 months ago) by threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works to c/rocketlab

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Symphony In The Stars

This launch attempt follows a previous launch attempt which was postponed due to winds and for additional checkouts.

| Scheduled for (UTC) | 2025-06-28 07:08 | |

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10th launch for Rocket Lab this year.
68th overall launch for Rocket Lab.

Payload info:

Rocket Lab mission page

NextSpaceflight

'Symphony In The Stars' is the first of two dedicated missions on Electron to deploy a single spacecraft to a 650km circular Earth orbit for a confidential commercial customer.

A second dedicated launch on Electron to meet those same mission requirements is scheduled for launch before the end of 2025.

Previous mission: Get The Hawk Outta Here

Next mission: The Harvest Goddess Thrives

Please post small launch updates, discussions, and questions here! Also feel free to leave feedback or suggestions for the mod team. We’re a relatively small community, so feedback is very valuable!

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Rocket Lab launches HawkEye 360 satellites (spacenews.com)

submitted 1 year ago by neme@lemm.ee to c/rocketlab

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Rocket Lab "Get The Hawk Outta Here" launch thread (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 11 months ago) by threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works to c/rocketlab

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Get The Hawk Outta Here

| Scheduled for (UTC) | 2025-06-26 17:28 | |

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9th launch for Rocket Lab this year.
67th overall launch for Rocket Lab.

Payload info:

Rocket Lab mission page

NextSpaceflight

HawkEye 360 Cluster 12

HawkEye 360 is a radio frequency geospatial analytics provider.

Their constellation, comprised of 15 satellites in 5 shells, aims to deliver precise mapping of radio frequency emissions anywhere in the world.

Kestrel-0A

Demonstration mission of HawkEye 360's new spacecraft design, known as Block 3 Lite. Kestrel-0A primarily differs from HawkEye's previous satellites in that it has an 8U cubesat form factor and will have an Iridium satellite transceiver for communications between the satellite and the ground network via the Iridium constellation.

Previous mission: The Mountain God Guards

Next mission: Symphony In The Stars

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[scrubbed] Rocket Lab "Symphony In The Stars" launch thread (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 11 months ago) by threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works to c/rocketlab

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Symphony In The Stars

| Scheduled for (UTC) | 2025-06-20 07:33 | |

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9th launch for Rocket Lab this year.
67th overall launch for Rocket Lab.

Payload info:

Rocket Lab mission page

NextSpaceflight

'Symphony In The Stars' is the first of two dedicated missions on Electron to deploy a single spacecraft to a 650km circular Earth orbit for a confidential commercial customer.

A second dedicated launch on Electron to meet those same mission requirements is scheduled for launch before the end of 2025.

Previous mission: The Mountain God Guards

Next mission: The Harvest Goddess Thrives

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[Peter Beck] "For the first time in history, you can hear what a 2nd stage sounds like with our new live audio from space. We use structure born vibe to recreate audio." (video.twimg.com)

submitted 1 year ago by threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works to c/rocketlab

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Peter Beck:

For the first time in history, you can hear what a 2nd stage sounds like with our new live audio from space. We use structure born vibe to recreate audio. Listen for stage sep, electric pumps spool up and ignition. Pretty cool!

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Electron launches third iQPS satellite in three months (spacenews.com)

submitted 1 year ago by threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works to c/rocketlab

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Rocket Lab "The Mountain God Guards" launch thread (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 11 months ago) by threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works to c/rocketlab

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The Mountain God Guards

| Scheduled for (UTC) | 2025-06-11 15:31 | |

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8th launch for Rocket Lab this year.
66th overall launch for Rocket Lab.

Payload info:

Rocket Lab mission page

NextSpaceflight:

QPS-SAR-11

AKA YAMATSUMI-I

iQPS’s satellites are small, high-performance SAR satellites that use a lightweight, large, stowable antenna to collect high resolution images of Earth, even through clouds and adverse weather conditions. Ultimately, the iQPS constellation is planned to have 36 satellites capable of monitoring specific fixed points on Earth every 10 minutes. In addition to launching on Electron, the QPS-SAR satellite will use a Rocket Lab Motorized Lightband as its separation system for deployment to space.

Previous mission: Full Stream Ahead

Next mission: Get The Hawk Outta Here

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Rocket Lab launches BlackSky satellite (spacenews.com)

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works to c/rocketlab

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This was the second of BlackSky’s Gen-3 satellites to reach orbit, after one launched on another Electron in February. The Gen-3 satellites can provide imagery at a resolution of 35 centimeters as well as perform observations at short-wave infrared wavelengths that can penetrate smoke and haze. The satellites also have intersatellite links to decrease latency.

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With strategic acquisitions, Rocket Lab pursues prime defense contractor status (spacenews.com)

submitted 1 year ago by threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works to c/rocketlab

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Rocket Lab "Full Stream Ahead" launch thread (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works to c/rocketlab

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Full Stream Ahead

| Scheduled for (UTC) | 2025-06-02 23:57 | |

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7th launch for Rocket Lab this year.
65th overall launch for Rocket Lab.

Payload info:

Rocket Lab mission page

NextSpaceflight:

The second of five BlackSky Technology missions to deploy its new next-generation BlackSky Gen-3 satellites. The commercial constellation of Gen-3 satellites has the capability to produce images with 50-centimeter resolution and to host multiple sensors, including shortwave infrared (SWIR). The improved resolution and enhanced spectral diversity of the Gen-3 satellites will expand BlackSky's ability to provide real-time information to its customers.

Previous mission: The Sea God Sees

Next mission: The Mountain God Guards

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