Schedule certainty and precise payload deployment, delivered once again by Electron on our 95th overall launch and 16th mission this year 🚀 With our next commercial constellation launch scheduled in the coming days, Electron's cadence for dedicated small satellite missions remains unmatched.

For the last three decades, conventional, multi-junction solar cells have largely relied on germanium wafers. Today, Rocket Lab announced the production release of IMM Apex, our germanium-free new high-efficiency solar cell to reduce reliance on the supply-constrained critical metals.

We’ve successfully passed our Preliminary Design Review (PDR) for the 18 satellites we're building for the Space Development Agency's Tracking Layer Tranche 3 (TRKT3) constellation. A big step forward in delivering advanced missile warning & defense capabilities for the U.S. and its allies.

Liftoff for Electron for the 94th time. Today's 'Owl Around The World' mission for Synspective by the numbers: 🎯15th launch of the year with 100% mission success 🛰️11th StriX satellite deployed by Electron 🚀16 more missions for Synspective before 2030

We're ready for launch with our 94th Electron and latest mission for Synspective 🚀 'Owl Around The World' launch window opens: 🚀11:00 pm NZST 🚀11:00 UTC 🚀8:00 pm JST 🚀7:00 am EDT 🚀4:00 am PDT

With strong winds forecast over LC-1 we're moving the launch window for our next Electron mission with Synspective to NET Sept 1. "Owl Around The World" launch window opens: 🚀11:30 pm NZST 🚀11:30 UTC 🚀8:30 pm JST 🚀7:30 am EDT 🚀4:30 am PDT

MISSION SUCCESS: ‘The Lightning God Defends’ mission launched from Launch Complex 1 at 1:04 a.m. NZST on August 21, 2026, marking our 93rd overall Electron launch and 14th launch of the year.

LOX fueling has begun for Electron's next launch in just under T-2 hours. Weather is 80% favorable, the range is clear, and preparations remain on track for the launch window opening at 1:00 am NZST.

Electron is vertical on the pad at LC-1 for our 14th mission of the year and latest launch for iQPS. Launch window opens: 🚀 1:00 am/13:00 NZST/UTC 🚀 10:00 pm JST 🚀 9:00 am EDT 🚀 6:00 am PDT

Electron's next launch will be a dedicated mission for iQPS to deliver the latest QPS-SAR sat in their Earth-imaging constellation to low Earth orbit. "The Lightning God Defends" launch window: 🚀1:00 am NZST, Aug 21 🚀13:00 UTC, Aug 20 🚀10:00 pm JST, Aug 20 🚀9:00 am EDT, Aug 20 🚀6:00 am PDT, Aug 20

From Long Beach to orbit! Built and tested for MDA Space at our HQ, our advanced satellite platforms are supporting Globalstar's direct-to-device communications services and IoT applications. This image was captured from one of our Lightning platforms just after it started its new life in orbit.

Eight advanced satellite platforms built by Rocket Lab for MDA Space are now in orbit 🛰️🎉 These 500kg Lightning spacecraft buses are incorporated into MDA Space satellites for Globalstar. Read more: bit.ly/4gCgNGP

Electron on its way to space for its 92nd launch 🚀

Liquid oxygen propellant loading is underway on Electron for our 92nd launch and latest mission from LC-1 for iQPS. The T-0 has been set: 🚀 9:18 pm/09:18 NZST/UTC 🚀 6:18 pm JST 🚀 5:18 am EDT 🚀 2:18 am PDT

"The Grain Goddess Provides", and so do the launch gods. We've got a new date for our next Electron mission with iQPS. Launch window opens tonight: 🚀 9:00 pm/09:00 NZST/UTC 🚀 6:00 pm JST 🚀 5:00 am EDT 🚀 2:00 am PDT

Rocket Lab has been awarded a $397M contract by the Space Force to build multiple Flatellite spacecraft for the SB-AMTI program, and launch them on Neutron. We're proud to enhance global security by deploying a resilient space-based system to detect and track airborne threats in real time.

Securing access to space for all-weather 24/7 Earth imaging 🌏📸 iQPS has signed for another 3x Electron launches to continue deploying their QPS constellation - their third multi-launch booking on Electron in less than a year. More details: bit.ly/4vTlAYT

Missile defense from wherever it's needed 🚀❄️ We're officially headed to Alaska to establish our fourth launch complex to support our largest launch contract yet: $266M for up to 18 suborbital launches for missile defense with the Space Force's Space Systems Command. Full details: bit.ly/4x4Soiv

A family portrait from deep space, captured by Rocket Lab-built spacecraft on their way to Mars. The ESCAPADE twins snapped these stunning shots of Earth and the Moon from 363,000+ miles out, capturing both visible and thermal infrared light.

Electron is vertical on the pad for today's 92nd launch. Mission details: 🚀Name: 'The Grain Goddess Provides' 🎯 Customer: iQPS 🛰️ Payload: QPS-SAR-13 🌏 Orbit: 575km LEO 📍 Launch Site: LC-1, Pad B 🕙Liftoff NET: 1:00 pm NZST

Rocket Lab 🤝 Iridium – a powerful combination that will unlock and accelerate our future in space applications. More: www.youtube.com/watch?v=63w3... Full details and important information: bit.ly/3SCZVpY

UPDATE | Rocket Lab to acquire Iridium Communications

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Rocket Lab is acquiring Iridium Communications Inc – one of the most transformative deals in the space industry. Full details and important information: bit.ly/3SCZVpY

We've set the launch date for our 92nd mission and 13th Electron launch of the year🚀 'The Grain Goddess Provides' for iQPS launch window opens June 30: 🚀1:15 p.m. NZST 🚀10:15 a.m. JST 🚀01:15 UTC 🚀9:15 p.m. EST 🚀6:15 p.m. PST

Electron has been selected by NASA for 3x launches in 2027 to deploy its PolSIR and TSIS-2 missions. We've been delivering reliability, precise orbital accuracy, and on-demand launch for NASA missions for almost a decade - and we're ready to deliver that once again for PolSIR and TSIS-2.

Tactically responsive space launch 🤝 Commercial satellite with RPO capability. Rocket Lab is the first and only company to deliver both for a Tactically Responsive Space (TacRS) mission by the United States Space Force and Space Systems Command with VICTUS HAZE.

Fresh rockets rolling off the line. Factory is busier than ever. Our 100th Electron rocket is in this lineup.

We're preparing for our next Electron launch from LC-1 for Synspective (our 10th to deploy their Earth-observation constellation) with our upcoming mission 'Ten Owl Of Ten' 🦉 Launch window opens NET June 18: 🚀 8:40 am NZST 🚀 5:40 am JST 🚀 20:40 UTC (June 17) 🚀 4:40 pm ET/1:40 pm PT (June 17)

We have officially acquired Motiv Space Systems. Motiv – now Rocket Lab Robotics – brings mission-tested Mars heritage with advanced multi-degree of freedom robotic arms, actuators, and drive electronics.

Propellant loading is underway for tonight's 'Viva La StriX' Electron launch⛽~T-2 hours until liftoff. Live webcast begins at T-20 mins. Launch window opens: 🚀 9:30 pm NZT 🚀 09:30 UTC 🚀 6:30 pm JST 🚀 5:30 am EDT 🚀 2:30 am PDT

~2 hours to launch for 'Viva La StriX' - our ninth dedicated launch for Synspective's SAR constellation in LEO. Electron has been Synspective's sole launch provider since 2020, with another 18 missions scheduled to complete the constellation by 2030.