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Last Seen Profiles
Introducing Neutron – our new 8-ton class reusable rocket tailored for mega constellations, deep space missions and human spaceflight. Learn more:
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Confirmation from Mission Control that both the drogue and main parachute on Electron's first stage have deployed successfully! Further updates to come.
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An issue was experienced during today's launch, resulting in the loss of the mission. We are deeply sorry to our launch customers BlackSky and Spaceflight. The issue occurred shortly after stage two ignition. More information will be provided as it becomes available.
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A brief statement about today's mission from our founder and CEO, Peter Beck.
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An issue was experienced today during Rocket Lab's launch that caused the loss of the vehicle. We are deeply sorry to the customers on board Electron. The issue occurred late in the flight during the 2nd stage burn. More information will be provided as it becomes available.
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Splashdown of Electron's first stage confirmed! Recovery ops are underway and we'll bring you more soon.
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@elonmusk
@totalspace360
Thanks very much Elon. We've always admired SpaceX and what the team has achieved. We're excited to add Neutron to the family.
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Electron looks a little different for our next mission. The shiny finish is a very thin thermal protection layer to help shield Electron's first stage from the immense heat of re-entry, keeping it cool before our helicopter swoops in for the catch.🪂🚀🚁
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Photon is going to Mars! Two Photons to be exact. We’ve been awarded a contract by
@UCBerkeley
to design two Photon spacecraft for
@NASA
’s ESCAPADE mission to Mars. Learn more:
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After more than 3 years of delivering reliable access to orbit, Rocket Lab is planning to go public on the
@Nasdaq
. Space is open for business.
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Gone (rocket) fishing! The recovery team has been conducting drop and capture tests ahead of our first aerial rocket capture attempt this year. Can't wait to pluck Electron from the skies. 🚁🚀
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Last week's STP-27RD mission was our 6th Electron launch! We've now deployed 28 satellites to orbit for innovative organizations including NASA, Planet, DARPA, Spire, the U.S. Air Force's Space Test Program, and many more. We can't wait to share what's next on our 2019 manifest!
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🗓️Mark your calendars. A major Neutron development update is on the way. Tune in December 2, 2021. 8:00 am EST
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With the success of our recent recovery mission, we're eagerly looking forward to the next one: our first attempt at catching a returning booster mid-air with a helicopter. Launching first half of 2022.
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Helicopter catch! Stay tuned for more recovery details and payload deployment in around 50 minutes.
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Today we can confirm that we're returning to flight in August! Our team has confidently identified the cause of the in-flight anomaly on our 13th mission & we’re implementing corrective measures. Stay tuned for mission updates soon!
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We solved small launch with Electron. Now Neutron is taking shape to solve medium lift.
#OpeningAccessToSpace
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Just like that, we've hit a dozen launches! Find out more about number 13 tomorrow. 🚀
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Very proud to be selected as launch provider for
@NASA
’s Advanced Composite Solar Sail System! This exciting mission will explore new technology to harness sunlight to power deep space exploration. Learn more about this novel mission:
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Lunar orbit is calling!🌑Our Photon spacecraft is headed to the Moon with
@NASA
and
@AdvancedSpace
for the CAPSTONE mission next year. Check out these latest progress images from our spacecraft production facility.
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Happy birthday Electron! 🎂🎉Today marks four years since Electron first left the pad at Launch Complex 1 for the It's A Test inaugural launch. Since then we've had 20 lift-offs and 100+ satellites deployed to space for students, researchers, businesses, and governments.
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We are thrilled to confirm we’ve been awarded a $24.35m contract by
@USSF_SSC
for upper stage development of our Neutron rocket.
More info:
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Rocket Lab solar cells, powering humanity’s return to the Moon 🌒
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With a robust review underway, our team is committed to a swift and reliable return to flight soon.
Full update:
📷
@RoryGannaway
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Electron lifts-off for
#ThereAndBackAgain
! Only mins later this booster came back to Earth under parachute & was caught by our🚁as planned. The stage was then offloaded for an ocean splashdown & collection by our recovery vessel. A major step forward for our recovery program!
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Electron, but reusable. Full details from today's announcement here:
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Congratulations to
@richardbranson
and the
@virgingalactic
team. A big day for space!
I have dreamt about this moment since I was a child, but going to space was more magical than I ever imagined
#Unity22
@virgingalactic
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Well hello there Venus. Congrats to the teams behind this exciting research!
Rocket Lab is planning a private mission to Venus in 2023, using Electron to launch a Photon satellite to the planet's atmosphere in the hopes of providing more data in the search for life. 🚀🛰️
It's 4pm! Time to explain what we've been so excited about - here's your 60 second overview of
#VenusNews
. Don't forget you can watch our press conference featuring the lead author of the study, Professor Jane Greaves of
@cardiffuni
, getting started:
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Our team is working hard to identify the issue from today’s mission, rectify it, and get safely back on the pad as soon as possible. Full statement:
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Launch, rinse, repeat ♻️
Electron is another step closer to becoming the first reusable small rocket.
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This rocket is going to space in less than a week...and then it's going to come back under a parachute. We figured that was worth a special paint job.
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Rutherford engines preparing for flight. Our next mission will see us reach 200 of these 3D printed, electric-pump-fed engines launched to space
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Mission success for our 21st Electron launch 'It's A Little Chile Up Here'! Congratulations to
@SpaceForceDoD
and welcome to orbit, Monolith.
📷
@JB21622869
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This Electron will deploy our 100th customer satellite to orbit later this month. It's a privilege to open access to space for small satellites.
#TheyGoUpSoFast
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#CAPSTONE
is on its way to the Moon!
A flawless launch by Electron and great first burns by Photon's HyperCurie engine. Stay tuned for mission milestones and updates on the way to lunar orbit in the coming days and weeks. 🚀🌑🛰️
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Electron is back on the pad! With our anomaly review complete, it’s almost time to fly again. Updates for our 21st Electron mission coming soon.
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Congratulations to the teams at
@NASA
and
@SpaceX
for today’s incredible launch! A day for the history books.
Crew Dragon has successfully separated. Next stop? The International
@Space_Station
.
#LaunchAmerica
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Today, Rocket Lab becomes a public company. Space is open for business. $RKLB
More here:
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Mission success for our 22nd launch, Love At First Insight. That's 107 satellites deployed to orbit by Electron now. Welcome to space,
@BlackSky_Inc
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We have the green light from the
@FAAnews
to resume Electron launches. The full anomaly review is expected to be complete soon and we look forward to returning to flight swiftly and safely for our smallsat customers.
More info:
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On April 12th 1961, Yuri Gagarin became the first person in space. The time-honored Rocket Lab tradition of dressing like 1960s rocket engineers to mark the anniversary continues strong this year.
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This Electron has been to space and back. Now it's getting ready to go again.
For the first time, a recovered Electron stage has been returned to the production line to undergo final acceptance and qualification testing in preparation for reflight.
Full details:…
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Perfect mission. Electron has deployed the Sequoia satellite to orbit for
@CapellaSpace
. It was a good day to go to space.🚀
#ICantBelieveItsNotOptical
#ICanBelieveItsInOrbit
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Same rocket, more payload. We’re excited to announce that we’ve increased Electron’s payload capacity to 300 kg (660 lbs) to enable interplanetary missions and to support reusability! Learn more:
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Another surprise! For the first time, we’re launching with a preflown Rutherford engine today. This is a major step toward evolving Electron into a reusable rocket.
Spot the engine that has already been to space and back.
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For the first time, we'll be attempting to snatch Electron's first stage from the air with a helicopter on our next mission. As early as April 19th, we're going
#ThereAndBackAgain
in the pursuit of a reusable rocket.
Learn more about how we plan to do it:
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It’s official: Neutron is coming to Virginia bringing the future of launch and 250 jobs to Accomack County.
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While we await ideal weather conditions for
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, the recovery team has been conducting capture tests using a stage 1 mass simulator. Our pilots make this look easy! 🚀🪂🚁
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COPIA has spread its wings!🛰️
This hardware from Astrix Astronautics was a hosted payload on the Kick Stage for
#ThereAndBackAgain
.
The inflatable solar arrays successfully unfurled, demonstrating a key step in scalable and affordable power generation in space.
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As Electron gets back to the pad this month, our rocket production has been in full swing as we head into a busy launch schedule in the second half of the year. With one Electron complete every 20 days, the factory is getting full.
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Welcome to launch week! The launch window for our 19th mission, They Go Up So Fast, opens tomorrow March 23 NZDT / March 22 UTC. Learn more about the mission that will tip us past 100 satellites deployed for our customers:
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This helicopter? We’re going to use it to pluck Electron’s first stage from the sky as it returns to Earth under a parachute during our next mission, a commercial rideshare launch scheduled for lift-off in the second half of April.🚀🪂🚁
Full details:
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Our next launch is a big step toward our CAPSTONE mission to the Moon for
@NASA
. Ahead of the lunar journey later this year, we're launching a pathfinding Photon on the
#TheyGoUpSoFast
mission this month to build flight heritage.
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Get to know our new rocket in development, Neutron.
We solved small launch with Electron. Now we’re unlocking mega-constellation deployment, interplanetary missions and human spaceflight with Neutron.
Learn more:
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Another batch of 3D printed Rutherford engines coming down the line. This set marks more than 330 engines built by the team.
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We have received FAA authorization to resume Electron launches from LC-1. We expect to complete the full flight investigation report in the coming weeks & currently anticipate a return to flight later this quarter with corrective measures in place. Thank you to
@FAANews
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Electron in the skies over LC-1. Beautiful shots captured by Hamish Pike.
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The next recovery booster is already lined up in the factory - this time, with an added thermal protection system for a shiny new look.
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We’re getting ready to go to the Moon with Electron and Photon in support of
@NASAArtemis
. Lifting-off from Launch Complex 1 late this year.
Learn more:
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Payloads deployed. Perfect mission!
Thank you to our mission partners
@NatReconOfc
,
@NASA
and
@UNSWCanberra
, and congratulations to our team at Rocket Lab. It's good to be in orbit once again.
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Red is for recovery... it’s time to bring another rocket back from space.
Launch window opens November 11 UTC.
More info:
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Rocket Lab's second orbital Electron mission
#ItsBusinessTime
. A successful launch and more payloads on orbit. We're opening access to space.
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We're sending our Photon spacecraft to Venus in search of life 🛰️
Supported by a science team at
@MIT
, this is the 1st private mission to Venus & 1st opportunity to probe the Venusian clouds in nearly 4 decades.
Full mission details in this new paper:
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Another set of 3D printed Rutherford engines rolling off the line in Long Beach. We're fast approaching our 200th engine!
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Ever wanted to see behind the scenes at Rocket Lab? Take a peek inside our rocket and spacecraft factories and launch sites.
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Mission success! Electron has successfully deployed 2 TROPICS satellites to orbit for
@NASA
. This constellation aims to improve forecasting of devastating tropical storms and save lives. We’re immensely proud to be part of making that possible. One down, one to go!
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Who's ready for another Electron launch? The window for our 12th Electron mission opens 11 June UTC with lift-off scheduled between 04:43 - 06:32 UTC. We're excited to be launching for
@NatReconOfc
,
@NASA
, and UNSW Canberra Space!
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