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Rocket Lab Corporation reports developments in launch services and space systems for civil, defense and commercial space customers. The company designs and manufactures Electron and Neutron launch vehicles, the Photon satellite platform, and spacecraft components used in missions for national security, scientific research, Earth observation, communications and other orbital applications.
Company news commonly covers launch contracts, mission awards, hypersonic test activity through HASTE, progress on Neutron, Space Systems products such as star trackers, and operating results tied to backlog, revenue and program execution. Updates also include defense partnerships, customer manifests, acquisitions that expand the space systems portfolio, and capital-structure matters.
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) has successfully completed the fifth ignition of its HyperCurie engine, advancing NASA’s CAPSTONE satellite toward the Moon. This maneuver has raised the spacecraft's elliptical orbit, marking significant progress in the mission's second phase, now over halfway completed. The final engine ignition is expected soon, propelling CAPSTONE to a ballistic trajectory for lunar transfer. CAPSTONE aims to test the Near Rectilinear Halo Orbit, crucial for future NASA missions under the Artemis program.
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (NASDAQ: RKLB) successfully advanced NASA's CAPSTONE satellite towards the Moon by completing the fourth orbit raising maneuver of its Photon Lunar spacecraft. Following its launch on June 28, CAPSTONE remains attached to Photon, utilizing its HyperCurie engine for acceleration. This maneuver is crucial as it sets CAPSTONE on a ballistic lunar transfer trajectory. CAPSTONE aims to test the Near Rectilinear Halo Orbit around the Moon, a critical stage for NASA's Artemis program.
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) announced that its Lunar Photon spacecraft has successfully completed the third of seven planned orbit raising maneuvers for the CAPSTONE mission. This milestone brings the CAPSTONE CubeSat closer to the Moon, marking a significant step towards testing the Near Rectilinear Halo Orbit (NRHO) for NASA’s Gateway lunar project. The Electron rocket launched CAPSTONE on June 28 to an initial orbit, after which Lunar Photon took over operations, utilizing its HyperCurie engine for orbit adjustments. CAPSTONE is set to complete its lunar journey in about four months.
Rocket Lab USA has successfully launched CAPSTONE, a small satellite for NASA, designed to test a new lunar orbit. The mission, which took place on June 28 at 09:55 UTC from New Zealand, marks Rocket Lab's 27th Electron launch. CAPSTONE aims to verify the Near Rectilinear Halo Orbit for NASA's Gateway lunar station, supporting long-term astronaut missions. The satellite will utilize Rocket Lab’s Photon Lunar spacecraft to reach its final orbit around the Moon, covering over 963,000 miles.
Rocket Lab is set to launch the CAPSTONE CubeSat to a unique orbit around the Moon for NASA on June 27. This mission aims to test the Near Rectilinear Halo Orbit (NRHO), which could serve as a stable base for future human spaceflight missions, including the Artemis program. The launch will utilize Rocket Lab's Electron rocket and Photon spacecraft, demonstrating innovative capabilities for interplanetary missions. The event will be streamed live, with backup opportunities through July 27.
Rocket Lab has been selected by Ball Aerospace to manufacture the Solar Array Panel (SAP) for NASA’s GLIDE mission, scheduled for launch in 2025. The SAP will use high-efficiency, radiation-hardened Z4J solar cells produced in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The GLIDE mission aims to study Earth's atmospheric variability. This contract reinforces Rocket Lab’s position as a key provider in space solar power and highlights its past collaborations with NASA, including missions like the Parker Solar Probe and MMS.
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (NASDAQ: RKLB), a leading launch and space systems company, will present at the Stifel 2022 Cross Sector Insight Conference on June 9, 2022, at 1:50 p.m. ET. Interested investors can access the live webcast at Rocket Lab Investor Relations. Founded in 2006, Rocket Lab offers reliable launch services and has delivered 146 satellites to orbit. The company operates three launch pads at two sites, including a private site in New Zealand and a planned operational site in Virginia, USA.
Rocket Lab (Nasdaq: RKLB) has announced a contract with Varda Space Industries to procure a fourth Photon spacecraft, following a previous order for three units. The Photon spacecraft will support Varda’s in-space manufacturing of high-value products, utilizing Rocket Lab's advanced technology, including its 3D-printed Curie engine. This contract adds to Rocket Lab's expanding backlog, which includes a US$143 million deal with MDA Ltd to design 17 spacecraft for Globalstar, Inc. (NYSE: GSAT). Rocket Lab continues to leverage its integrated capabilities for innovative space solutions.
Rocket Lab (Nasdaq: RKLB) is set to launch the CAPSTONE spacecraft using its Electron rocket and Lunar Photon spacecraft bus, marking a significant milestone for NASA's lunar operations. The CAPSTONE spacecraft has arrived at the Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand, with the launch window opening on May 31. This mission aims to test the Near Rectilinear Halo Orbit (NRHO), a key aspect for future lunar missions under NASA’s Artemis program. CAPSTONE’s journey involves complex maneuvers over four months, aiming to support the Gateway lunar space station.
Rocket Lab USA (RKLB) reported Q1 2022 revenue of $40.7 million, showing a significant 124% year-on-year growth. The Space Systems segment represented 84% of total revenue with a remarkable 1,873% growth. For Q2, the company expects revenue between $51 million and $54 million, with launch services revenue around $19 million. Key achievements include a $143 million contract with MDA for spacecraft buses and successful missions deploying satellites. The company also aims to triple its Space Systems capacity in Colorado.