Rocket Lab "RAISE And Shine" launch thread (sh.itjust.works)

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RAISE And Shine

| Scheduled for (UTC) | 2025-12-14 00:03:09 | |

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19th launch for Rocket Lab in 2025.
77th overall launch for Rocket Lab.

Payload info:

Rocket Lab mission page

NextSpaceflight:

Previous mission: Follow My Speed

Next mission: TBD

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[Scrubbed] Rocket Lab "Bridging The Swarm" launch thread (sh.itjust.works)

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Bridging The Swarm

| Scheduled for (UTC) | 2025-12-11 00:55:00 | |

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19th launch for Rocket Lab in 2025.
77th overall launch for Rocket Lab.

Payload info:

Rocket Lab mission page

NextSpaceflight:

Previous mission: Follow My Speed

Next mission: RAISE And Shine

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BlackSky confirms it was the ‘confidential customer’ on recent Rocket Lab Electron rocket launch – Spaceflight Now (spaceflightnow.com)

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Rocket Lab chief opens up about Neutron delays, New Glenn’s success, and NASA science (arstechnica.com)

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Rocket Lab "Follow My Speed" launch thread (sh.itjust.works)

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Follow My Speed

| Scheduled for (UTC) | 2025-11-20 12:16:22 | |

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18th launch for Rocket Lab in 2025.
76th overall launch for Rocket Lab.

Payload info:

Rocket Lab mission page

NextSpaceflight:

Previous mission: Prometheus Run

Next mission: RAISE And Shine

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Suborbital launch on 2025-11-18 at 13:00 UTC of Rocket Lab Electron HASTE with the "Prometheus Run" mission (sh.itjust.works)

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NextSpaceflight page: https://nextspaceflight.com/launches/details/7901/

Van

Led by MDA, the mission deployed a government-provided primary payload developed by the John Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, and multiple secondary payloads by federal and industry partners, which tested key technologies for missile defense applications.

The mission was contracted to Rocket Lab through the DIU’s Hypersonic and High-Cadence Airborne Testing Capabilities (HyCAT) program, an initiative supporting test and evaluation of new and emerging hypersonic technologies through low cost, responsive and long endurance flight testing.

Official video of liftoff: https://bsky.app/profile/rocketlabcorp.com/post/3m5x64k7oq22c

Previous mission: The Nation God Navigates

Next mission: Follow My Speed

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[Eric Berger] Neutron rocket’s debut slips into mid-2026 as company seeks success from the start (arstechnica.com)

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Rocket Lab "The Nation God Navigates" launch thread (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 1 month ago by threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works to c/rocketlab@lemmy.nz

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The Nation God Navigates

| Scheduled for (UTC) | 2025-11-05 19:51 | |

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16th launch for Rocket Lab in 2025.
74th overall launch for Rocket Lab.

Payload info:

Rocket Lab mission page

NextSpaceflight:

QPS-SAR-14 (YACHIHOKO-I)

iQPS’s satellites are small, high-performance SAR satellites that use a lightweight, large, stowable antenna to collect high resolution images of Earth, even through clouds and adverse weather conditions. Ultimately, the iQPS constellation is planned to have 36 satellites capable of monitoring specific fixed points on Earth every 10 minutes. In addition to launching on Electron, the QPS-SAR satellite will use a Rocket Lab Motorized Lightband as its separation system for deployment to space.

Previous mission: Owl New World

Next mission: TBD

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Rocket Lab's proposed acquisition of Mynaric faces sovereignty test (spacenews.com)

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Rocket Lab "Owl New World" launch thread (sh.itjust.works)

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Owl New World

| Scheduled for (UTC) | 2025-10-14 16:33 | |

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15th launch for Rocket Lab this year.
73th overall launch for Rocket Lab.

Payload info:

Rocket Lab mission page

NextSpaceflight:

StriX

This is the first of a bulk buy of 10 Electron launches by Synspective to deliver their StriX satellites to low Earth orbit. StriX satellites can collect data with a ground resolution of 1-3m and a swath width of more than 10-30km. Each Electron launch will deliver 1 StriX satellite into orbit. This will be the overall 7th StriX satellite launched by Rocket Lab for Synspective.

Previous mission: HASTE Justin

Next mission: The Nation God Navigates

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Peter Beck discusses Neutron development as maiden flight nears - NASASpaceFlight.com (www.nasaspaceflight.com)

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[Jeff Foust] Synspective purchases 10 additional Electron launches (spacenews.com)

submitted 2 months ago by threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works to c/rocketlab@lemmy.nz

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Article text

Jeff Foust

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SYDNEY — Synspective, a Japanese company developing a constellation of radar imaging satellites, has signed a deal with Rocket Lab for an additional 10 Electron launches.

The companies announced Sept. 30 during the International Astronautical Congress here that Synspective would purchase 10 Electron launches, each carrying a single StriX radar imaging satellite. The launches will take place from Rocket Lab’s Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand.

Synspective signed a separate contract in June 2024 for 10 Electron launches, scheduled for 2025 through 2027. That was the largest single contract for Electron to date. Rocket Lab notes that Synspective is its largest Electron customer, with six launches completed to date and with a backlog of 21 launches through the end of the decade.

“Regular and reliable launch on a flexible schedule is essential to the buildout of Synspective’s constellation, and Electron has been integral to this from the start as the sole launcher of all StriX satellites in space today,” Peter Beck, Rocket Lab’s chief executive, said in a statement.

While Synspective has used Rocket Lab for all its launches to date, it has diversified the launch providers it will work with in the future. It signed a contract earlier this year with SpaceX for launching two satellites on rideshare missions and, in July, reached a deal with launch service provider Exolaunch for 10 satellites starting in 2027. Exolaunch arranges launches primarily on rideshare missions, such as SpaceX’s Transporter series.

“We have to expand the satellite constellation immediately, but the problem in the launch services market is the shortage of launch opportunities,” said Motoyuki Arai, Synspective’s founder and chief executive, at the Exolaunch signing ceremony in July. “It’s very tough to find the appropriate opportunities.”

Synspective has a goal of placing 30 synthetic aperture radar imaging satellites in orbit by 2030. The company says it is seeing strong demand for its radar imagery from the Japanese government and commercial customers.

Synspective went public on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in December. The company reported in August revenue of 1.327 billion yen ($9 million) in the first half of 2025, a 28% increase from the same period in 2024. It had a net loss of 2.484 billion yen in the first half of 2025, nearly double the loss in the first half of 2024.

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Suborbital launch at 0028 UTC Oct 1st of Rocket Lab Electron HASTE with the "Justin" mission (sh.itjust.works)

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NextSpaceflight page: https://nextspaceflight.com/launches/details/7964/

Video livestream source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kB9WfL31Ybs

Livestream clip from approximately Oct 1st 00:27:30 UTC to 00:29:30, sped up to 20 seconds duration (6X).

Unfortunately, RocketLab don't stream their suborbital HASTE Electron launches, so we're once again stuck with potato-quality video.

Previous mission: HASTE JENNA

Next mission: Owl New World

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Suborbital LAUNCH at 0000 UTC Sep 23 of Rocket Lab Electron HASTE with the JENNA hypersonic reentry test (sh.itjust.works)

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https://bsky.app/profile/planet4589.bsky.social/post/3lzhnftfqn22f

Suborbital LAUNCH at 0000 UTC Sep 23 of Rocket Lab Electron HASTE with the JENNA military hypersonic reentry test from Wallops Island, Virginia; launch was visible from the DC area. Expected reentry over Atlantic circa 55W 30N

NextSpaceflight page: https://nextspaceflight.com/launches/details/7950

Video livestream source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kB9WfL31Ybs

Livestream clip from approximately Sep 22nd 23:59 UTC to Sep 23 00:02, sped up to 20 seconds duration (9X).

Unfortunately, RocketLab don't stream their suborbital HASTE Electron launches, so we're stuck with potato-quality video.

Previous mission: Live, Laugh, Launch

Next mission: HASTE Justin

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Rocket Lab eyes Mars Telecommunications Orbiter as NASA revives mission concept - NASASpaceFlight.com (www.nasaspaceflight.com)

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New trailer for Neutron just dropped (www.youtube.com)

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Rocket Lab inaugurates LC-3 at Wallops (www.nasaspaceflight.com)

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Rocket Lab - Launch Complex 3 Official Opening (scheduled for 2025-08-28 14:00 UTC) (www.youtube.com)

submitted 3 months ago by threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works to c/rocketlab@lemmy.nz

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Not sure what this event will be, but I just noticed it on RocketLab's YouTube page.

Currently scheduled for 2025-08-28 10:00 local (EDT), 2025-08-28 14:00 UTC, and 2022-08-29 02:00 NZST.

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Rocket Lab "Live, Laugh, Launch" launch thread (sh.itjust.works)

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Live, Laugh, Launch

| Scheduled for (UTC) | 2025-08-23 22:42 | |

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12th launch for Rocket Lab this year.
70th overall launch for Rocket Lab.

Payload info:

Rocket Lab mission page

NextSpaceflight:

EchoStar Lyra-2

EchoStar Lyra Block 1 is a 4-satellite constellation that will deliver global Internet of Things (IoT), machine-to-machine (M2M) and other data services. EchoStar will operate the constellation from its Australian subsidiary, EchoStar Global.

Previous mission: The Harvest Goddess Thrives

Next mission: HASTE JENNA

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Rocket Lab completes acquisition of U.S. satellite sensor maker Geost (spacenews.com)

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[Rocket Lab] Archimedes full mission duration hot fire. Enjoy. (video.twimg.com)

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https://x.com/RocketLab/status/1953552682540748841

Archimedes full mission duration hot fire. Enjoy.

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Rocket Lab "The Harvest Goddess Thrives" launch thread (sh.itjust.works)

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The Harvest Goddess Thrives

| Scheduled for (UTC) | 2025-08-05 04:10 | |

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11th launch for Rocket Lab this year.
69th overall launch for Rocket Lab. Nice!

Payload info:

Rocket Lab mission page

NextSpaceflight:

QPS-SAR-12

AKA KUSHINADA-I

iQPS’s satellites are small, high-performance SAR satellites that use a lightweight, large, stowable antenna to collect high resolution images of Earth, even through clouds and adverse weather conditions. Ultimately, the iQPS constellation is planned to have 36 satellites capable of monitoring specific fixed points on Earth every 10 minutes. In addition to launching on Electron, the QPS-SAR satellite will use a Rocket Lab Motorized Lightband as its separation system for deployment to space.

Previous mission: Symphony In The Stars

Next mission: Live, Laugh, Launch

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Rocket Lab launches second Electron within 48 hours (spacenews.com)

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Rocket Lab "Symphony In The Stars" launch thread (take two) (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 5 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) by threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works to c/rocketlab@lemmy.nz

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Symphony In The Stars

This launch attempt follows a previous launch attempt which was postponed due to winds and for additional checkouts.

| Scheduled for (UTC) | 2025-06-28 07:08 | |

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10th launch for Rocket Lab this year.
68th overall launch for Rocket Lab.

Payload info:

Rocket Lab mission page

NextSpaceflight

'Symphony In The Stars' is the first of two dedicated missions on Electron to deploy a single spacecraft to a 650km circular Earth orbit for a confidential commercial customer.

A second dedicated launch on Electron to meet those same mission requirements is scheduled for launch before the end of 2025.

Previous mission: Get The Hawk Outta Here

Next mission: The Harvest Goddess Thrives

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Rocket Lab launches HawkEye 360 satellites (spacenews.com)

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