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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, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) successfully launched its first responsive space mission for the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) on July 13, 2022. The NROL-162 mission, named "Wise One Looks Ahead," delivered a national security payload into orbit from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1. This launch is part of a Rapid Acquisition of a Small Rocket contract with the NRO, which includes another mission, NROL-199, scheduled for July 22, 2022. Rocket Lab aims to enhance national security capabilities through rapid launch services.
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) is set to launch its Electron rocket for a national security mission on July 13, 2022, at 05:00 UTC. The NROL-162 mission, named “Wise One Looks Ahead”, will be conducted for the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) from Launch Complex 1, Pad A. This mission is the first of two NRO missions launching within ten days, with NROL-199 scheduled for July 22. The missions will deploy critical national security payloads in collaboration with the Australian Department of Defence.
Rocket Lab USA (RKLB) is preparing for the launch of its Electron rocket for a national security mission for the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) on July 12, 2022. The NROL-162 mission, titled “Wise One Looks Ahead,” is set to launch from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Pad A. Following this, the NROL-199 mission is scheduled for July 22, 2022. Both missions aim to deliver critical satellite payloads to support national security operations, including monitoring international crises and drug trafficking.
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB) will release its second quarter 2022 financial results on August 11, 2022, after U.S. markets close. A conference call is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. PT (4:30 p.m. ET) to discuss the results. Investors can access a live webcast on the Company’s Investor Relations website.
Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Long Beach, California, Rocket Lab offers end-to-end space services, including launch services and satellite manufacturing. The company operates the Electron launch vehicle, a key player in U.S. space missions.
Rocket Lab USA (RKLB) has announced a new Responsive Space Program aimed at facilitating commercial and government satellite operations. The program offers tailored solutions, granting access to Rocket Lab's 24/7 rapid launch service and satellite build capabilities. Key features include responsive rockets with a production rate of one Electron rocket per month, three operational launch sites ensuring immediate availability, and customizable satellite design and manufacturing. The program aims to address the urgent need for reliable and timely satellite services in today's dynamic environment.
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (NASDAQ: RKLB) announced two upcoming responsive space missions for the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO). The launches will occur from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, with NROL-162 scheduled for July 12 and NROL-199 for July 22. These missions demonstrate Rocket Lab's capability to deliver national security payloads efficiently through the NRO's Rapid Acquisition of a Small Rocket (RASR) contract. This collaborative effort with the Australian Department of Defence aims to enhance intelligence capabilities for government agencies.
Rocket Lab has successfully deployed the CAPSTONE satellite to lunar transfer orbit for NASA, marking its first deep space mission. Launched on
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) announced that its Photon Lunar spacecraft successfully completed a sixth burn of the HyperCurie engine, advancing the CAPSTONE satellite towards the Moon. The spacecraft's apogee now reaches 43,297 miles (69,680 km). Originally planned as two burns, the maneuver was consolidated into one due to the engine's capabilities. The final burn, scheduled for July 4, will set CAPSTONE on a ballistic trajectory to the Moon, expected to arrive in lunar orbit on November 13, as part of its mission to test NASA's Gateway program.
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) has successfully completed the fifth ignition of its HyperCurie engine, advancing NASA’s CAPSTONE satellite toward the Moon. This maneuver has raised the spacecraft's elliptical orbit, marking significant progress in the mission's second phase, now over halfway completed. The final engine ignition is expected soon, propelling CAPSTONE to a ballistic trajectory for lunar transfer. CAPSTONE aims to test the Near Rectilinear Halo Orbit, crucial for future NASA missions under the Artemis program.
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