Tag: satellite_constellation

Rocket Lab Launches 96th Electron Rocket for Synspective

19 Sep 2026 1:03 a.m. · Source: Rocket Lab

Rocket Lab's 96th Electron launch deployed Synspective's StriX satellite to a 572km orbit, its 12th dedicated mission for the company, with a 13th launch due next week.

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Rocket Lab to Launch 'The Lightning God Defends' for iQPS Constellation Expansion

19 Aug 2026 10:22 p.m. · Source: Rocket Lab

Rocket Lab's 'The Lightning God Defends' mission, the 9th dedicated Electron launch for iQPS, will expand their Earth-imaging SAR satellite constellation. Scheduled for August 21 NZST, this mission continues a partnership with 9 more launches planned by 2030.

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