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Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB) is pioneering the way in opening access to space to enhance life on Earth. As an orbital launch provider, Rocket Lab delivers rapid and reliable access to orbit for small satellites. The company’s core business involves the design, manufacture, and deployment of the Electron rocket—the world's first fully carbon composite orbital launch vehicle, powered by 3D printed, electric pump-fed engines.
Headquartered in Huntington Beach, California, Rocket Lab also operates a launch complex in Mahia, New Zealand, which is the world’s only private orbital launch range. This facility, Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, is licensed to launch every 72 hours, allowing Rocket Lab to maintain an unprecedented launch cadence.
Since January 21, 2018, when Rocket Lab successfully reached orbit with the Electron vehicle and deployed its first commercial payloads, the company has made significant strides in eliminating barriers to commercial space access. This milestone marked the beginning of a new era of space exploration and accessibility.
Rocket Lab is engaged in two main segments: Launch Services and Space Systems. The Electron and Neutron launch vehicles, along with the Photon satellite platform, are key products enabling a wide range of operations including national security, scientific research, space debris mitigation, Earth observation, climate monitoring, and communications.
The company's end-to-end mission services cater to civil, defense, and commercial markets worldwide, including major revenue contributions from the United States. Geographically, Rocket Lab serves clients in Japan, Germany, and other international markets.
Recent developments and partnerships continue to bolster Rocket Lab’s market position. With a focus on innovation and reliability, Rocket Lab is continually expanding the frontiers of space exploration.
Rocket Lab (RKLB) has successfully completed its 60th Electron rocket launch, deploying BlackSky's first Gen-3 Earth-imaging satellite into a 470km orbit. The 'Fasten Your Space Belts' mission launched from New Zealand on February 19th, marking the ninth Electron launch for BlackSky since 2019.
This mission demonstrates Rocket Lab's increasing launch cadence, occurring just ten days after their previous launch. The company has established itself as BlackSky's primary launch provider, utilizing their proprietary Motorized Lightband separation system for satellite deployment.
The successful launch represents a significant milestone for BlackSky's constellation expansion, with their new Gen-3 satellite promising to deliver very high-resolution imagery and AI-enabled analytics. Rocket Lab plans additional dedicated Electron launches for BlackSky in 2025, alongside missions from Virginia and the anticipated debut of their new medium-lift reusable rocket, Neutron.
Rocket Lab (RKLB) has delivered its third Pioneer spacecraft to Varda Space Industries at Vandenberg Space Force Base for the upcoming W-3 mission, marking the second delivery within a month. The spacecraft will support Varda's orbital processing and hypersonic reentry mission, providing essential functions for Varda's 120kg manufacturing capsule that produces products in microgravity.
The previous mission, W-2, is currently operating in orbit, conducting research for the Air Force Research Laboratory and NASA's Ames Research Center. The Pioneer spacecraft integrates various components including propulsion, flight software, avionics, and other subsystems. After completing orbital production, the capsule will conduct reentry maneuvers and land at Australia's Koonibba Test Range.
W-3 is scheduled for launch no earlier than March from VSFB, while the fourth and final spacecraft for Varda is being assembled at Rocket Lab's facility in Long Beach, California.
BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) and Rocket Lab have set a launch window starting February 18 for BlackSky's first Gen-3 satellite. The mission, dubbed 'Fasten Your Space Belts,' will enhance BlackSky's capabilities by adding 35-centimeter very high-resolution imaging to their existing constellation.
The Gen-3 satellite has been encapsulated onto an Electron rocket at Rocket Lab's Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand. This launch marks a significant advancement for BlackSky's defense and intelligence customers, with more Gen-3 satellites planned for regular launches throughout the coming year.
The enhanced Gen-3 capabilities will enable automated detection, identification, and classification of vehicles, aircraft, vessels, and other tactical objects. This upgrade aims to strengthen BlackSky's space-based intelligence applications for tactical ISR missions and strategic intelligence operations.
Rocket Lab (NASDAQ: RKLB) has announced its upcoming mission 'Fasten Your Space Belts' to launch BlackSky's first Gen-3 satellite. The launch is scheduled from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand, with a launch window opening February 18th UTC.
This marks Rocket Lab's ninth launch for BlackSky since 2019, making it BlackSky's most prolific launch provider. The mission will deploy the satellite to a circular 470km orbit, representing BlackSky's first Gen-3 satellite in their mid-inclination, Earth-imaging constellation.
The launch will be Rocket Lab's second mission of 2025 and its 60th Electron launch overall. It follows a record year of 16 successful launches in 2024. The mission will increase Rocket Lab's total satellite deployment count to 210.
Rocket Lab (RKLB) has successfully completed its 59th Electron mission, launching five satellites into Low Earth Orbit for French IoT constellation operator Kinéis. The 'IOT 4 You and Me' mission, launched from New Zealand on February 9, 2025, marks the fourth launch in a five-launch agreement to deploy Kinéis's entire constellation.
The satellites were deployed to a 647 km low Earth orbit, representing Rocket Lab's first Electron launch of 2025. This mission is part of an ambitious project to deploy Kinéis's complete constellation of 25 nanosatellites within eight months, enabling global IoT coverage for applications including forest fire detection, water resource management, and logistics tracking.
The final launch in the Kinéis series will be announced in the coming weeks, with another Electron launch scheduled for February 2025.
Rocket Lab (NASDAQ: RKLB) has secured a multi-launch contract with Japanese Earth imaging company iQPS, encompassing four Electron missions. The agreement, signed in July 2024, includes three dedicated launches in 2025 and one in 2026 from Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand.
Each mission will deploy a single satellite as part of iQPS' planned 36-satellite synthetic aperture radar (SAR) constellation, capable of capturing high-resolution images (less than one meter) through clouds and at night. This contract follows Rocket Lab's successful deployment of iQPS' QPS-SAR-5 satellite in December 2023.
All iQPS satellites will utilize Rocket Lab's Motorized Lightband separation system. The company has established itself as a leading launch provider for Japanese and South Korean space users, having conducted missions for various regional operators including KAIST, Astroscale-Japan, and Synspective.
Rocket Lab USA (Nasdaq: RKLB), a global leader in launch services and space systems, has scheduled its Q4 2024 financial results announcement for Thursday, February 27, 2025, after U.S. markets close. The company will host a conference call at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time) to discuss the results. Investors can access both the live webcast and replay of the conference call through the company's Investor Relations website.
BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) has shipped its first Gen-3 satellite to Rocket Lab for an expected February launch from New Zealand. The Gen-3 satellite represents a significant advancement in space-based intelligence, offering 35-centimeter very high-resolution imagery combined with rapid-revisit capabilities and AI-enabled analytics.
The new constellation will enhance BlackSky's service offerings with features including automated detection and classification of vehicles, aircraft, and vessels. The system includes low-latency intersatellite communications for last-minute tasking and advanced attitude control systems for improved operational efficiency.
According to CEO Brian O'Toole, the company has secured significant contracted backlog for Gen-3 services from defense and intelligence customers worldwide. Following the commissioning of the first satellite, BlackSky plans to maintain a regular launch schedule throughout the year as additional Gen-3 satellites complete production.
Rocket Lab (Nasdaq: RKLB) is supporting Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost Mission 1 lunar mission with essential software and hardware components. The company has provided its MAX Flight and MAX Ground Data Software suites to support the spacecraft's 45-day journey to the Moon. Rocket Lab also supplied three high-efficiency photovoltaic assemblies that will deliver 400W of power over 1,470 operational hours for the lunar lander.
The mission team will support Firefly's execution of multiple burns and manage orbit determination and attitude control throughout the cruise and landing phases. Blue Ghost mission is part of NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) program, aimed at delivering scientific instruments and technology demonstrations to the Moon.
Rocket Lab (RKLB) has secured a contract with German company OroraTech for a dedicated Electron mission to launch eight satellites into a 550km orbit. The launch, scheduled from Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand, will be completed within four months of contract signing to meet season-sensitive wildfire detection requirements.
OroraTech is developing a constellation equipped with thermal infrared cameras for 24/7 global wildfire monitoring. This mission will deploy their OTC-P1 satellite plane, expanding their capabilities for first responders, governments, and industry partners. The company aims to expand to 100 satellites by 2028.
This mission adds to Rocket Lab's 2025 launch manifest, which includes ongoing contracts with Synspective, Kineis, and BlackSky, a U.S. Space Force responsive mission, and the debut launch of their new Neutron rocket.
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