"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
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Official account for Rocket Lab, the end-to-end space company. We build rockets and spacecraft that open access to space to improve life on Earth.
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.
Electron is vertical on the launch pad for 'Viva La StriX' and Synspective. ~3 hours until liftoff! 🚀 Launch window opens: 🚀 9:30 pm NZT 🚀 09:30 UTC 🚀 6:30 pm JST 🚀 5:30 am EDT 🚀 2:30 am PDT
Weather is favorable for launch this evening as the sun begins to set over LC-1 in Mahia. Launch vehicle, range, and ground systems teams are getting ready to raise Electron vertical on the pad for tonight's 88th launch, scheduled for NET 9:30pm NZT/ 09:30 UTC.
'Viva La StriX' Wet Dress Rehearsal: ✅Complete. Electron for Synspective: ✅Ready to launch. Weather forecast: ✅Looking good. Launch window opens May 22: 🚀 9:30 pm NZT 🚀 09:30 UTC 🚀 6:30 pm JST 🚀 5:30 am EDT 🚀 2:30 am PDT
StriX is ready to fly 🦉 Payload integration and encapsulation is complete for our next Electron launch with Synspective for the 9th time, with another 18 missions to come in our multi-launch partnership through to 2030. 'Viva La StriX' is set to launch NET 21:30/09:30 NZT/UTC on May 22.
Establishing a new constellation in LEO requires frequent launch with precision orbital deployment accuracy. That’s exactly what Electron has delivered for Synspective across 8 missions to date - and we've got 19 more to go.
Viva La StriX! The owl is ready to take flight for the ninth time on Electron🦉🚀. Our next mission for Synspective is set to launch from Launch Complex 1 NET May 22. Launch window opens: 🚀 9:30 pm NZST 🚀 09:30 UTC 🚀 6:30 pm JST 🚀 5:30 am EDT 🚀 2:30 am PDT
The 1,000th Rutherford engine has rolled off the production line🎉The world's first 3D printed, battery-powered rocket engine is now one of the most manufactured rocket engines on Earth. Congratulations to the production and development teams behind Rutherford.
Next up on Electron will be the "Viva La StriX" mission, our ninth dedicated launch for Synspective to deploy their Earth-imaging constellation in LEO. The mission is set to launch NET May 22 from Launch Complex 1.
Stage separation tests are underway with test articles of Neutron’s Stage 2 and upper module. It's one of hundreds of tests we're conducting to ensure we bring a robust and reliable vehicle to market.
MISSION SUCCESS! Payload deployment confirmed for "Kakushin Rising" on our 87th Electron launch. Congratulations JAXA and welcome to orbit once again 🛰️
It's launch day for Electron from LC-1 with its latest mission for JAXA. "Kakushin Rising" will deploy 8x sats for JAXA's Innovative Satellite Technology Demonstration program. Liftoff is set for: 🚀 3:09 pm NZT 🚀 12:09 pm JST 🚀 03:09 UTC 🚀 11:09 pm ET / 8:09 pm PT, April 22
Wet dress rehearsal is now complete for 'Kakushin Rising' and Electron is ready for launch for JAXA. Liftoff is set for: 🚀 3:09 pm NZT, April 23 🚀 12:09 pm JST, April 23 🚀 03:09 UTC, April 23 🚀 11:09 pm ET / 8:09 pm PT, April 22
Electron is ready to rise again for JAXA. Our second dedicated mission for JAXA is scheduled to fly from Launch Complex 1 no earlier than April 23. "Kakushin Rising" liftoff is set for: 🚀 3:09 pm NZT / 03:09 UTC, April 23 🚀 12:09 pm JST, April 23 🚀 11:09 pm EDT / 8:00 pm PDT, April 22
