Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company and launch service provider, specializing in small satellite launches with its Electron rocket, which has launched 63 times as of April 2025. They are also developing the larger Neutron rocket for constellation deployment. Rocket Lab provides complete space solutions including satellite design and manufacture, spacecraft components, and on-orbit management, serving commercial, civil, and defense markets, with major partners including NASA and the US Space Force. Key products include the Electron and Neutron rockets, Photon satellite bus, and various satellite components.
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Rocket Lab is preparing for a series of high-priority launches through the remainder of 2026.
Rocket Lab's mission Kakushin Rising lifted off at 3:09 p.m. NZT on 23 April 2026.
Rocket Lab's Electron rocket deployed eight spacecraft into Low Earth Orbit for JAXA's Innovative Satellite Technology Demonstration Program.
Rocket Lab has flown a dedicated Electron mission for JAXA twice, including "Kakushin Rising."
Rocket Lab's remaining 2026 manifest includes dedicated missions for commercial Earth observation constellations, national security tasks for the U.S. government, and technology demonstrations for international partners.
Rocket Lab's Kakushin Rising mission was its eighth launch of 2026.
Rocket Lab's RAISE And Shine mission in December 2025 deployed the RAISE-4 spacecraft for JAXA.
Rocket Lab said no issues emerged in the Electron launch vehicle’s main systems.
Rocket Lab identified wind as the only remaining watch item for the planned liftoff the following day.
Rocket Lab said the launch vehicle, range, payloads, and teams were GO to proceed with a launch attempt.
Rocket Lab’s Electron launch vehicle is ready for the "Kakushin Rising" mission for JAXA after completing a wet dress rehearsal.
Rocket Lab provides launch services for JAXA for the "Kakushin Rising" mission.
Rocket Lab unveiled silicon solar arrays in March 2026 for gigawatt-scale space-based data centers.
Rocket Lab’s Curie engines have powered Earth re-entry missions.
Rocket Lab’s Curie engines have enabled a mission to the Moon.
Rocket Lab's HASTE mission "Bubbles" was vertical at Launch Complex 2 at Wallops Flight Facility, Virginia.
The Gauss thruster joins Rocket Lab’s propulsion systems for the Electron rocket, the Neutron rocket, and the Electron Kick Stage.
Rocket Lab designed and manufactures the Gauss thruster in-house.
The launch window for Rocket Lab's HASTE mission "Bubbles" opened at 00:00 UTC.
Rocket Lab’s Curie engines have enabled the deployment of more than 200 spacecraft in orbit.