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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 USA (NASDAQ: RKLB) has announced its first Electron mission from U.S. soil, scheduled to launch on January 23, 2023. The mission, named 'Virginia Is For Launch Lovers,' will deploy three satellites for HawkEye 360 from Virginia Space’s Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport. Originally set for December 2022, the launch was postponed due to regulatory delays and weather conditions. This mission is part of a contract to deliver 15 satellites to orbit by the end of 2024, enhancing HawkEye 360's geospatial capabilities.
Rocket Lab USA has announced the rescheduling of its first Electron mission from U.S. soil to January 2023, due to weather conditions and regulatory documentation delays from NASA and the FAA. This change will result in the mission's revenue being recognized in fiscal Q1 2023, lowering the expected Q4 2022 revenue outlook from $51-$54 million to $46-$47 million. The mission will deploy three satellites for HawkEye 360, marking a significant milestone for Rocket Lab's operations in Virginia.
Rocket Lab USA is set to launch its first Electron rocket from U.S. soil on December 18 between 6-8 PM ET. The mission, titled ‘Virginia Is For Launch Lovers’, will deploy three satellites for HawkEye 360 and is part of a contract to deliver 15 satellites by 2024. With 32 previous Electron missions from New Zealand, Rocket Lab has seen growing demand, now with over 130 potential launches annually across both launch sites. The launch window extends through December 19 to accommodate any delays.
Rocket Lab USA has launched a wholly owned subsidiary, Rocket Lab National Security LLC, aimed at providing reliable launch services and space systems to the U.S. government and its allies. This initiative follows multiple successful missions for national security clients, such as the National Reconnaissance Office and the U.S. Space Force. The new subsidiary will leverage Rocket Lab's expertise in space technologies and launch vehicles like the Electron and Neutron to meet the evolving needs of the defense sector.
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (NASDAQ: RKLB) has been selected by NASA for the TROPICS mission, aimed at improving hurricane forecasting through a constellation of four CubeSats. The launches are set to take place no earlier than May 1, 2023, from NASA Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia. This initiative emphasizes the importance of enhanced climate data to predict tropical cyclone behavior effectively. CEO Peter Beck highlighted the mission's role in providing real-time weather data ahead of the hurricane season, marking a significant collaboration with NASA.
Rocket Lab USA (RKLB) announces the successful arrival of its CAPSTONE spacecraft in lunar orbit, after a launch on June 28, 2022. CAPSTONE will serve as a pathfinder for NASA's Gateway space station, crucial for future Artemis missions. Following its launch, CAPSTONE traveled over 1.5 million kilometers before reaching a near-rectilinear halo orbit around the Moon. The success is marked by the completion of initial maneuvers, paving the way for subsequent operations to support lunar exploration.
Rocket Lab USA reported record revenue of $63.1 million for Q3 2022, marking a 14% sequential growth and an impressive 1,093% year-on-year increase. The company anticipates Q4 revenue between $51 million and $54 million. Significant milestones include the successful launch of nine orbital missions in 2022, advancements in the Neutron rocket development, and securing a $14 million order for satellite separation systems. Additionally, Rocket Lab expanded its space systems business with over $13 million in new contracts this quarter.
HawkEye 360 is set to launch its Cluster 6 satellites on December 7 aboard Rocket Lab's new Electron rocket from Virginia. This launch marks a crucial step for the company to enhance its radio frequency geospatial intelligence (RF GEOINT) capabilities, allowing frequency data collection every hour globally. With this launch, HawkEye 360 will have deployed 15 next-generation satellites within two years, with plans for further clusters in 2023. This collaboration with Rocket Lab underlines Virginia's growing space economy and the strategic advantage of tailored satellite orbits.
Rocket Lab USA has announced its inaugural launch of the Electron rocket from Virginia, scheduled for December 7, titled “Virginia is for Launch Lovers.” This mission will deploy satellites for HawkEye 360, enhancing Rocket Lab's launch capabilities for government and commercial clients. Electron, the most frequently launched small orbital rocket globally, can now support over 130 launches annually with two operational sites. The launch follows NASA's certification of its Autonomous Flight Termination Unit, crucial for Virginia launches.
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