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Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) successfully completed its 67th Electron rocket launch, deploying four satellites for HawkEye 360, including three Cluster 12 microsatellites and the experimental Kestrel-0A satellite, to a 520 km circular low Earth orbit.
The company is set to achieve a significant milestone with its next launch, "Symphony In The Stars," scheduled for June 28th NZT, marking Rocket Lab's fastest launch turnaround yet from Launch Complex 1 in less than 48 hours. This upcoming mission will be the company's 68th Electron launch and tenth mission this year, demonstrating high launch cadence with over 20 launches possible in 2025.
Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) has secured a contract to launch a dedicated Electron mission for the European Space Agency (ESA). The mission will deploy two "Pathfinder A" spacecraft from Launch Complex 1 no earlier than December 2025.
The satellites, built by Thales Alenia Space and GMV, will be placed in a 510km low Earth orbit to test LEO-PNT (Low Earth Orbit Positioning, Navigation, and Timing) services. This demonstration mission will evaluate how a low Earth orbit satellite fleet can complement Europe's existing Galileo and EGNOS navigation systems.
The contract highlights Electron's growing presence in the European market, following successful missions for Kinéis, OroraTech, and other European operators since 2021.
Rocket Lab (NASDAQ: RKLB) has announced a strategic acquisition of Geost, an electro-optical and infrared payload manufacturer, for $275 million plus potential earnouts of up to $50 million. The deal structure includes $125 million in cash and $150 million in privately placed RKLB shares. Geost, with over 20 years of flight heritage, specializes in advanced EO/IR sensor systems for missile warning, surveillance, and space domain awareness.
This acquisition marks Rocket Lab's entry into the satellite payload segment, adding optical systems capabilities to its portfolio. The deal includes Geost's facilities in Tucson and Virginia, intellectual property, and brings 115 employees to Rocket Lab's workforce. The transaction is expected to close in H2 2025, positioning Rocket Lab as a comprehensive provider of end-to-end national security space solutions.
Rocket Lab (NASDAQ: RKLB) has announced its upcoming mission "Full Stream Ahead" to launch a BlackSky (NYSE: BSKY) Gen-3 satellite, scheduled for May 28th, 2025 UTC. The launch will take place from Rocket Lab's Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand, targeting a mid-inclination circular 470km orbit. This marks Rocket Lab's tenth launch for BlackSky, making Electron the most frequent launcher for BlackSky's constellation.
The mission represents the second of four planned Electron launches for BlackSky's Gen-3 satellites in 2025. It will be Rocket Lab's seventh mission of 2025 and its 65th launch overall. Upon completion, the total number of satellites delivered to space by Rocket Lab will reach 226.