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 experienced three Electron failures linked to the vehicle: a 2020 launch failure from an unusual thermal problem affecting an electrical connection, a 2021 launch failure from an undetectable ignition-system failure mode, and the 2023 stage anomaly.
DIU awarded a contract to Rocket Lab National Security valued at $32,000,000 for VICTUS HAZE.
True Anomaly and Rocket Lab will both demonstrate their ability to build rendezvous and proximity operations (RPO) capable space vehicles and command-and-control centers with a delivery target of Fall 2025.
Rocket Lab has been selected for a $32,000,000 U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command contract to deliver the VICTUS HAZE Tactically Responsive Space (TacRS) mission.
Rocket Lab will launch the VICTUS HAZE spacecraft on an Electron rocket from either Launch Complex 1 in Mahia, New Zealand or Launch Complex 2 in Wallops, Virginia.
The VICTUS HAZE mission was contracted under Rocket Lab National Security, a wholly owned subsidiary of Rocket Lab that serves the U.S. and its allies with responsive and reliable launch services, spacecraft manufacturing, and space systems capabilities.
The Space Development Agency awarded Rocket Lab a $515,000,000 contract to design and build 18 Tranche 2 Transport Layer-Beta Data Transport Satellites.
Rocket Lab has a $14,490,000 contract to launch the Space Systems Command’s STP-30 mission on Electron within 24 months.
Rocket Lab launched the Space Test Program’s Monolith satellite on an Electron rocket in 2021.
Rocket Lab designs and manufactures the Electron small orbital launch vehicle and the Photon satellite platform and is developing the Neutron launch vehicle for constellation deployment.
Rocket Lab designs and manufactures the Electron small orbital launch vehicle and the Photon satellite platform and is developing the Neutron launch vehicle.
Rocket Lab will launch the VICTUS HAZE spacecraft on an Electron rocket with 24 hours’ notice.
Rocket Lab has a $14,490,000 contract to launch the Space Systems Command’s STP-30 mission on Electron within 24 months.
Rocket Lab was awarded a $32,000,000 contract for the Victus Haze demonstration mission.
Rocket Lab operates three launch pads at two launch sites, including two pads at a private orbital launch site in New Zealand and one pad in Virginia.
Rocket Lab operates three launch pads at two launch sites, including two launch pads at a private orbital launch site in New Zealand and a third launch pad in Virginia.
Rocket Lab will launch the VICTUS HAZE spacecraft from either Launch Complex 1 in Mahia, New Zealand or Launch Complex 2 in Wallops, Virginia.
Rocket Lab’s Electron has delivered more than 180 satellites to orbit for private and public sector organizations.
Rocket Lab has a growing list of U.S. Space Force programs that includes launching the Space Test Program’s Monolith satellite on Electron in 2021.
True Anomaly and Rocket Lab will both demonstrate the ability to build rendezvous and proximity operation capable space vehicles and command and control centers with a delivery target of Fall 2025.