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Rocket Lab

US
commercialFounded 2006
www.rocketlabusa.com
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Rocket Lab is the single most prolific launch provider to BlackSky globally based on Electron missions.

Mentioned as: rocket labNarrative GeneralMar 6, 2026Electron Multi-Launch Deal Signed by BlackSky

Rocket Lab’s Electron vehicle is on the pad at Launch Complex 1 ready to launch for a confidential commercial customer.

Mentioned as: rocket labNarrative GeneralMar 5, 2026Yeah this is @BlackSky_Inc’s Gen 3 satellite no. 4 w/o Q - the 3 stars on the mission patch’s right side & mission name themes revolving around Speed are a trademark of their satellites’ launches. They started not disclosing their ID since last launch (photo customer request?).

Hazard areas indicated a Rocket Lab launch was scheduled NET March 4, 2026.

Mentioned as: Rocket LabTechnical ProductMar 4, 2026Additional hazard area's have appeared, and they indicate launch is now scheduled for NET March 5th (tomorrow) between 22:15 and 01:50 UTC. No word from Rocket Lab yet. With their launch cadence increasing, these very late announcements are occuring more often.

Rocket Lab successfully launched Hypersonix’s DART-AE on the HASTE vehicle on March 4, 2026.

Mentioned as: Rocket LabTechnical ProductMar 4, 2026Additional hazard area's have appeared, and they indicate launch is now scheduled for NET March 5th (tomorrow) between 22:15 and 01:50 UTC. No word from Rocket Lab yet. With their launch cadence increasing, these very late announcements are occuring more often.

Hazard areas have appeared indicating a Rocket Lab launch is scheduled NET March 5, 2026 between 22:15 and 01:50 UTC.

Mentioned as: Rocket LabTechnical ProductMar 4, 2026Additional hazard area's have appeared, and they indicate launch is now scheduled for NET March 5th (tomorrow) between 22:15 and 01:50 UTC. No word from Rocket Lab yet. With their launch cadence increasing, these very late announcements are occuring more often.

Lieyan-2 generated 10 tons of thrust during the recent test with a specific impulse of 300 seconds, quadrupling the previous world electric-pump-fed engine thrust record held by Rocket Lab’s Rutherford.

Mentioned as: Rocket LabTechnical ProductMar 4, 2026Spark Space's Electric-Run Lieyan-2 Engine Completes System-Wide Test

The planned Rocket Lab launch trajectory matches trajectories flown on launches for Synspective, iQPS, and BlackSky.

Mentioned as: Rocket LabTechnical ProductMar 4, 2026Additional hazard area's have appeared, and they indicate launch is now scheduled for NET March 5th (tomorrow) between 22:15 and 01:50 UTC. No word from Rocket Lab yet. With their launch cadence increasing, these very late announcements are occuring more often.

Mynaric is the subject of an intensified bidding contest between Rheinmetall and Rocket Lab.

Mentioned as: Rocket LabTechnical ProductMar 4, 2026Mynaric Secures ESA HydRON Element 3 Contract for High-Throughput Optical User Segment

Rocket Lab is positioned as a vertically integrated prime contractor enabling defense programs including the Space Development Agency’s Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA).

Mentioned as: Rocket LabTechnical ProductMar 3, 2026Rocket Lab Makes Strategic Acquisitions in Optics, Manufacturing

Rocket Lab’s combination of existing machining capabilities with the Auckland Machine Complex is intended to enable the company to meet increasing global demand while maintaining rigorous quality standards.

Mentioned as: Rocket LabTechnical ProductMar 3, 2026Rocket Lab Makes Strategic Acquisitions in Optics, Manufacturing

Rocket Lab’s growing network of facilities across New Zealand and the United States serves a total contract backlog of $1.85 billion across its launch and space systems businesses.

Mentioned as: Rocket LabTechnical ProductMar 3, 2026Rocket Lab Makes Strategic Acquisitions in Optics, Manufacturing

Precision Components Limited has been a trusted supplier to Rocket Lab for more than 15 years.

Mentioned as: Rocket LabTechnical ProductMar 3, 2026Rocket Lab Makes Strategic Acquisitions in Optics, Manufacturing

The Auckland Machine Complex will support high-volume manufacturing of components for Rocket Lab’s spacecraft customers, support acceleration of Electron rocket production rate, and supply machined components for Neutron.

Mentioned as: Rocket LabTechnical ProductMar 3, 2026Rocket Lab Makes Strategic Acquisitions in Optics, Manufacturing

Rocket Lab has extensive prior experience working with the OSI team as a key supplier to Geost.

Mentioned as: Rocket LabTechnical ProductMar 3, 2026Rocket Lab Makes Strategic Acquisitions in Optics, Manufacturing

Rocket Lab acquired Precision Components Limited (PCL) in Auckland, New Zealand.

Mentioned as: Rocket LabTechnical ProductMar 3, 2026Rocket Lab Makes Strategic Acquisitions in Optics, Manufacturing

Geost was acquired by Rocket Lab in August 2025 and now forms part of Rocket Lab Optical Systems.

Mentioned as: Rocket LabTechnical ProductMar 3, 2026Rocket Lab Makes Strategic Acquisitions in Optics, Manufacturing

Rocket Lab acquired Optical Support, Inc. (OSI).

Mentioned as: Rocket LabTechnical ProductMar 3, 2026Rocket Lab Makes Strategic Acquisitions in Optics, Manufacturing

The Cassowary Vex mission will fly DART AE on a dedicated Rocket Lab launch campaign named Thats Not A Knife from Launch Complex 2 at the Virginia Spaceport Authority’s Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport on Wallops Island, Virginia.

Mentioned as: Rocket LabTechnical ProductMar 1, 2026Australian hypersonic test flight window announced

Rocket Lab will host the launch from Launch Complex 2 in Virginia and provide more information and live coverage via Rocket Lab online channels and a live webcast on YouTube.

Mentioned as: Rocket LabTechnical ProductMar 1, 2026Australian hypersonic test flight window announced

Rocket Lab uses its private Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand to conduct high-cadence HASTE missions.

Mentioned as: Rocket LabTechnical ProductFeb 28, 2026Rocket Lab Reaches $816 Million Defense Backlog Milestone Following Hypersonic Test Success
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