Rocket Lab Sets Launch Date for 51st Electron Mission, Prepares to Deploy Latest Satellites in Multi-Launch Contract for Synspective
Rocket Lab (Nasdaq: RKLB) has announced its 51st Electron mission, 'Owl for One, One for Owl', set to launch from New Zealand during a 14-day window starting July 31st NZST. This mission, the fifth of 16 planned launches for Japanese Earth observation company Synspective, will deploy a single StriX satellite to low Earth orbit.
The launch highlights Rocket Lab's ongoing partnership with Synspective, recently strengthened by a new multi-launch contract for ten dedicated Electron launches from 2025-2027. Rocket Lab's CEO, Sir Peter Beck, emphasized the company's reliability and unique in-space capabilities as key factors in securing multi-launch contracts with international customers.
Synspective's StriX satellites use synthetic aperture radar (SAR) technology for Earth observation, capable of monitoring in all weather conditions. Applications include infrastructure monitoring, agricultural analysis, and disaster assessment.
Rocket Lab (Nasdaq: RKLB) ha annunciato la sua 51ª missione Electron, 'Owl for One, One for Owl', programmata per il lancio dalla Nuova Zelanda in un intervallo di 14 giorni a partire dal 31 luglio NZST. Questa missione, la quinta di 16 lanci programmati per la compagnia giapponese di osservazione della Terra Synspective, prevede il dispiegamento di un singolo satellite StriX in orbita terrestre bassa.
Il lancio evidenzia la continua partnership tra Rocket Lab e Synspective, recentemente rafforzata da un nuovo contratto multi-lancio per dieci lanci dedicati di Electron dal 2025 al 2027. Il CEO di Rocket Lab, Sir Peter Beck, ha sottolineato l'affidabilità dell'azienda e le sue capacità uniche nello spazio come fattori chiave per garantirsi contratti multi-lancio con clienti internazionali.
I satelliti StriX di Synspective utilizzano la tecnologia del radar ad apertura sintetica (SAR) per l'osservazione della Terra, in grado di monitorare in tutte le condizioni climatiche. Tra le applicazioni ci sono il monitoraggio delle infrastrutture, l'analisi agricola e la valutazione dei disastri.
Rocket Lab (Nasdaq: RKLB) ha anunciado su 51ª misión Electron, 'Owl for One, One for Owl', programada para lanzarse desde Nueva Zelanda durante una ventana de 14 días a partir del 31 de julio NZST. Esta misión, la quinta de 16 lanzamientos programados para la empresa japonesa de observación terrestre Synspective, desplegará un único satélite StriX en órbita terrestre baja.
El lanzamiento destaca la continua asociación de Rocket Lab con Synspective, recientemente fortalecida por un nuevo contrato de lanzamiento múltiple para diez lanzamientos dedicados de Electron entre 2025 y 2027. El CEO de Rocket Lab, Sir Peter Beck, enfatizó la fiabilidad de la empresa y sus capacidades únicas en el espacio como factores clave para asegurar contratos de lanzamiento múltiple con clientes internacionales.
Los satélites StriX de Synspective utilizan tecnología de radar de apertura sintética (SAR) para la observación de la Tierra, capaces de monitorear en todas las condiciones climáticas. Las aplicaciones incluyen el monitoreo de infraestructura, análisis agrícola y evaluación de desastres.
로켓랩(Rocket Lab, Nasdaq: RKLB)은 51번째 일렉트론 전투비행을 발표했습니다. 'Owl for One, One for Owl'이라는 이름의 임무로, 뉴질랜드에서 7월 31일 NZST부터 시작되는 14일의 발사 창에서 발사될 예정이다. 이 임무는 일본의 지구 관측 회사 신스펙티브(Synspective)를 위한 계획된 16회의 발사 중 5번째로, 저지구 궤도로 단일 StriX 위성을 배치할 것이다.
이번 발사는 로켓랩과 신스펙티브 간의 지속적인 파트너십을 강조하며, 최근 2025-2027년 사이 10회의 전담 일렉트론 발사를 위한 다중 발사 계약으로 강화되었다. 로켓랩의 CEO인 사이어 피터 벡(Sir Peter Beck)은 회사의 신뢰성과 독특한 우주 능력을 국제 고객들과의 다중 발사 계약을 확보하는 중요한 요소로 강조했다.
신스펙티브의 StriX 위성은 합성 개구 레이더(SAR) 기술을 사용하여 날씨와 관계없이 지구를 관측할 수 있다. 이 기술은 인프라 모니터링, 농업 분석 및 재해 평가와 같은 응용 프로그램에 사용된다.
Rocket Lab (Nasdaq : RKLB) a annoncé sa 51e mission Electron, 'Owl for One, One for Owl', prévue pour être lancée depuis la Nouvelle-Zélande durant une fenêtre de 14 jours à partir du 31 juillet NZST. Cette mission, la cinquième de 16 lancements prévus pour la société japonaise d'observation de la Terre Synspective, déploiera un seul satellite StriX en orbite terrestre basse.
Le lancement met en avant le partenariat continu de Rocket Lab avec Synspective, récemment renforcé par un nouveau contrat de multi-lance pour dix lancements dédiés d'Electron entre 2025 et 2027. Le PDG de Rocket Lab, Sir Peter Beck, a souligné la fiabilité de l'entreprise et ses capacités uniques dans l'espace comme des facteurs clés pour obtenir des contrats de multi-lance avec des clients internationaux.
Les satellites StriX de Synspective utilisent la technologie de radar à synthèse d'ouverture (SAR) pour l'observation de la Terre, capable de surveiller dans toutes les conditions météorologiques. Les applications comprennent la surveillance des infrastructures, l'analyse agricole et l'évaluation des catastrophes.
Rocket Lab (Nasdaq: RKLB) hat seine 51. Electron-Mission 'Owl for One, One for Owl' angekündigt, die während eines 14-tägigen Fensters ab dem 31. Juli NZST von Neuseeland aus gestartet werden soll. Diese Mission, die fünfte von 16 geplanten Starts für das japanische Erdbeobachtungsunternehmen Synspective, wird einen einzigen StriX-Satelliten in eine niedrige Erdumlaufbahn befördern.
Der Start hebt die fortlaufende Partnerschaft von Rocket Lab mit Synspective hervor, die kürzlich durch einen neuen Multi-Launch-Vertrag für zehn dedizierte Electron-Starts von 2025 bis 2027 gestärkt wurde. Der CEO von Rocket Lab, Sir Peter Beck, betonte die Zuverlässigkeit des Unternehmens und seine einzigartigen Fähigkeiten im Weltraum als Schlüsselfaktoren für die Sicherung von Multi-Launch-Verträgen mit internationalen Kunden.
Die StriX-Satelliten von Synspective nutzen synthetische Apertur-Radar (SAR)-Technologie für die Erdbeobachtung und sind in der Lage, unter allen Wetterbedingungen zu überwachen. Anwendungen umfassen die Überwachung von Infrastrukturen, landwirtschaftliche Analysen und die Bewertung von Katastrophen.
- Secured a new multi-launch contract with Synspective for ten dedicated Electron launches from 2025-2027
- Continuing partnership as sole launch provider for Synspective's constellation
- Ninth launch this year, demonstrating increased launch frequency
- Showcasing unique in-space capabilities with advanced mid-mission maneuver
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This latest mission for Synspective will be the fifth launch of a total of 16 launches on Electron for the Japanese Earth observation company.
The “Owl for One, One for Owl” mission is scheduled to launch from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 in Mahia,
The mission will be the fifth launch of a total of 16 launches on Electron for Synspective, a Japanese Earth observation company deploying a constellation of synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellites designed to deliver imagery that can detect millimetre-level changes to the Earth’s surface from space. Rocket Lab has been the sole launch provider for Synspective’s constellation to date, and this latest mission continues a lasting and trusted partnership to deploy their StriX constellation to low Earth orbit. Most recently that partnership was further cemented by a new multi-launch contract of ten dedicated Electron launches for Synspective announced in June 2024, with the launches in that new deal set to take place across 2025-2027.
Rocket Lab founder and CEO, Sir Peter Beck, says: “Synspective’s long-standing trust in the team to build out their constellation is recognition of Electron’s continued dominance as the ultimate small launch vehicle for the industry. Schedule flexibility, a reliable rocket launching more and more frequently, and our unique in-space capabilities that support mission needs are all critical functions at play in the multi-launch contracts being signed by our domestic and international launch customers. It’s an honor to continue launching for Synspective through our ongoing partnership.”
“Owl for One, One for Owl” will be Rocket Lab’s 51st Electron mission and ninth launch this year. As well as an additional launch for Synspective scheduled to take place before the end of this year, other launches for multi-launch contract customers include space-based intelligence company BlackSky and French Internet-of-Things (IoT) company Kinéis.
+ About Synspective’s constellation:
Synspective's small SAR satellites, StriX, are equipped with a synthetic aperture radar (SAR) sensor, which can observe the Earth's surface in any weather condition day or night. Not affected by clouds or rain, SAR is suitable for persistent monitoring of disasters and detailed changes to secure critical infrastructure and other facilities. Example use cases include:
- detecting anomalies in road, rail, energy and other infrastructure, resulting in lower maintenance costs and accident risk,
- monitoring crop growth conditions and analyzing soil and vegetation health to help reduce costs and increase efficiency for farmers,
- detecting illegal logging and fishing in the most remote parts of the world,
- providing rapid damage assessment after flooding, landslides and volcanic eruptions, as well as risk assessment for land subsidence,
- enabling the persistent monitoring of maritime traffic, border activities and other potential security threats, and advances maritime domain awareness,
- analyzing tree cover to calculate CO2 absorption and carbon credits.
+ About Rocket Lab
Founded in 2006, Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company with an established track record of mission success. We deliver reliable launch services, satellite manufacture, spacecraft components, and on-orbit management solutions that make it faster, easier, and more affordable to access space. Headquartered in
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