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Rocket Lab Corporation Completes Ninth Electron Launch for Synspective Rocket Lab Corporation announced the successful deployment of the latest satellite for Synspective, marking the ninth dedicated mission Rocket Lab has completed for the Japan-based Earth observation constellation. The “Viva La StriX” mission launched on Electron from Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand at 9:33 p.m. NZST on May 22, 2026 to a 572km low Earth orbit. Rocket Lab’s deployment of the ninth StriX satellite expands Synspective’s synthetic aperture radar (SAR) constellation delivering high-resolution Earth observation data globally. As part of its dedicated launch service, Rocket Lab also supplied Synspective with a custom Electron rocket fairing for the launch that was tailored to the StriX satellite’s dimensions. The customisation is a unique feature of Rocket Lab and Synspective’s partnership that helps to ensure Electron’s ongoing 100% mission success rate for StriX satellite deployments. This mission brings Rocket Lab’s total launch count to 88 and reinforces Electron as the premier small launch provider globally. With another 18 launches for Synspective booked on Electron, Rocket Lab remains the company’s sole launch provider and trusted partner in enabling rapid, repeatable access to space. Duyuru • May 22
Rocket Lab Corporation has filed a Follow-on Equity Offering in the amount of $3 billion. Rocket Lab Corporation has filed a Follow-on Equity Offering in the amount of $3 billion.
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Transaction Features: At the Market Offering Breakeven Date Change • May 20
Forecast breakeven date pushed back to 2028 The 19 analysts covering Rocket Lab previously expected the company to break even in 2027. New consensus forecast suggests losses will reduce by 64% per year to 2027. The company is expected to make a profit of US$109.2m in 2028. Average annual earnings growth of 60% is required to achieve expected profit on schedule. Duyuru • May 09
Rocket Lab Corporation (NasdaqCM:RKLB) entered into an Equity Purchase Agreement to acquire Motiv Space Systems, Inc. Rocket Lab Corporation (NasdaqCM:RKLB) entered into an Equity Purchase Agreement to acquire Motiv Space Systems, Inc. on May 6, 2026. An upfront payment of $40,000 cash consideration which is subject to adjustments at closing will be paid by Rocket Lab Corporation. Rocket Lab Corporation will pay an earnout/contingent payment of $20,000 common equity. As part of consideration, $0.06 million is paid towards common equity of Motiv Space Systems, Inc.
The acquisition is expected to close during the second quarter of 2026 subject to the completion of customary closing conditions. Duyuru • Apr 24
Rocket Lab Corporation Unveils New High-Performance Star Tracker Rocket Lab Corporation announced its next-generation High-Performance Star Tracker (ST-HP), designed to improve key performance metrics for longer duration spacecraft missions in low Earth orbit and beyond. The High-Performance Star Tracker combines enhanced resilience with a targeted pointing accuracy of better than 1 arcsecond, ideal for missions where radiation tolerance is critical. The ST-HP's greater than 50 kRad, board-level Total Irradiation Dose ensures sustained attitude determination performance, maintaining precise spacecraft pointing and payload stability over long-duration missions. Building on Rocket Lab’s proven star tracker heritage, with more than 185 units launched to date, the High-Performance Star Tracker combines flight-proven, in-house expertise with advanced radiation hardening. The result is a low-cost, scalable solution that can be produced rapidly without sacrificing performance or reliability. The new High-Performance Star Tracker expands Rocket Lab’s vertically integrated component suite, which also includes reaction wheels, separation systems, radios, flight software, ground software, solar power solutions, optical payloads, and more. All components are designed and manufactured in-house across Rocket Lab’s facilities in the United States, Canada, Germany, and New Zealand. Rocket Lab’s Toronto facility, home to the Company’s star tracker production, features manufacturing capabilities including thermal chambers, vibration rigs, X-ray machines, optical inspections and calibrations, and clean-room environments supporting every stage of the star tracker development and qualification. Duyuru • Apr 17
Rocket Lab Corporation to Report Q1, 2026 Results on May 07, 2026 Rocket Lab Corporation announced that they will report Q1, 2026 results After-Market on May 07, 2026 Duyuru • Apr 16
Rocket Lab Corporation Unveils New Electric Propulsion Satellite Thruster Rocket Lab Corporation introduced a new electric satellite thruster designed for high-volume production to meet the growing demand for reliable satellite propulsion across commercial and national security constellations. Rocket Lab’s in-house designed and manufactured electric propulsion system, named Gauss, features a Hall Thruster, Power Processing Unit and a Propellant Management Assembly. Rocket Lab has already established a high-volume Gauss production line designed to produce more than 200 thrusters per year, ensuring the Company can supply thrusters on demand in large quantities. Electric propulsion thrusters have historically proven extremely difficult to produce in high volumes, causing supply chain fragility for national security and commercial constellation operators alike. Rocket Lab has leveraged extensive propulsion experience, as well as the proven ability to manufacture critical satellite subsystems in high volumes, to finally deliver an electric propulsion solution in the rapidly growing quantities needed by the global space industry. The Gauss thruster is designed to produce a higher specific impulse compared to traditional chemical propulsion systems, enabling it to produce more thrust per unit of propellant and making it more efficient for long-duration missions. Because of this high efficiency, the Gauss thruster will allow spacecraft to carry less propellant while still achieving high performance, making it ideal for prolonged missions, such as deep space exploration, and satellite station-keeping within constellations. In naming the thruster after Carl Friedrich Gauss, Rocket Lab continues a long tradition of naming rocket and spacecraft engines after renowned physicists. The Gauss thruster joins Rocket Lab’s existing suite of propulsion systems including the Electron rocket’s Rutherford engine, the Neutron rocket’s Archimedes engine, and the Electron Kick Stage’s Curie engine. Key Gauss Features: Heaterless cathode technology enabling instantaneous start. Magnetic shielding reduces erosion and extends lifetime to support long duration missions. Efficient GaNFet based electronics for optimized performance. Simple software command interface eliminates complex PPU parameter management. ITAR/EAR-free design well suited for wide range of LEO constellation applications. Xenon propellant (Krypton also possible). Duyuru • Apr 15
Rocket Lab Corporation (NasdaqCM : RKLB) completed the acquisition of Mynaric AG (XTRA:M0YN) for approximately $160 million. Rocket Lab Corporation (NasdaqCM : RKLB) entered into a non-binding term sheet to acquire Mynaric AG (XTRA:M0YN) for $150 million on March 10, 2025. Rocket Lab USA, Inc. entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement Mynaric AG on September 25, 2025. As part of the acquisition, Rocket Lab would acquire 100% of the outstanding equity interests of Mynaric and initial purchase price is expected to be $75 million payable in either cash or shares of common stock of Rocket Lab, at Rocket Lab’s option, with the potential for additional earn-out consideration based on future revenue targets of the Mynaric business of up to an additional $75 million in shares of Rocket Lab common stock or cash, at Rocket Lab’s option. The initial closing purchase price will also be increased (and the potential earnout consideration correspondingly decreased) to the extent of any additional cash investment by the Lenders or their affiliates in Mynaric after completion of the StaRUG Restructuring and before the closing of the potential acquisition. If Rocket Lab USA, Inc chooses to issue cash consideration, then the proceeds from the offering will be used to fund the acquisition.
The transaction is subject to receipt of certain governmental approvals, following the completion of Mynaric’s previously announced and pending StaRUG restructuring proceedings under German law, the completion of which would result in certain outstanding debt held by the Lenders converting into 100% of the equity of Mynaric, subject to customary due diligence and signing of definitive agreement. Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy approved the transaction.
Rocket Lab Corporation (NasdaqCM : RKLB) completed the acquisition of Mynaric AG (XTRA:M0YN) for approximately $160 million on April 14, 2026. The consideration consists of a nominal cash payment and 2,277,002 shares of the Rocket Lab Corporation's Common Stock, of which 109,943 shares of Rocket Lab Corporation Common Stock were deposited in an indemnity escrow. The closing consideration was primary based on a base purchase price of $75 million plus additional investments made by the Sellers in Mynaric prior to closing with a corresponding reduction in the attainable earnout consideration under the Purchase Agreement, including amounts to be held in escrow in connection therewith. Subject to post-closing purchase price adjustments, the Sellers are no longer eligible for further earnout payments. Duyuru • Mar 21
Rocket Lab Corporation Launches Latest Satellite for Synspective Rocket Lab Corporation successfully launched a mission for Japan-based constellation operator Synspective, bringing Rocket Lab’s total Electron launch count to 84. It was Rocket Lab's 8th mission for Synspective. The “Eight Days A Week” mission launched on the Electron rocket from Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand at 07:10 am on March 21st, deploying the eighth StriX satellite to a 573km low Earth orbit. The mission deployed a synthetic aperture radar (SAR) Earth-imaging satellite that provides data and remote monitoring services to government agencies and commercial customers globally. As part of the dedicated launch service, Rocket Lab also provided Synspective with a custom Electron fairing tailored to meet the satellite’s unique requirements, demonstrating Rocket Lab’s capabilities and commitment to delivering tailored mission-specific solutions for its customers. With a launch record of 100% mission success for Synspective’s satellites, Rocket Lab’s long-term partnership with the company has been recently extended to include another 19 dedicated launches to deliver the rest of the constellation to orbit before 2028. With 27 launches in total for the company, Electron is the primary launch partner for Synspective’s constellation. With its track record of reliability, responsive launch cadence, and meter-level deployment accuracy, Electron has become the launch vehicle of choice for satellite operators wanting to expand their constellations with precision. Duyuru • Mar 13
Rocket Lab Corporation, Annual General Meeting, May 20, 2026 Rocket Lab Corporation, Annual General Meeting, May 20, 2026. Duyuru • Mar 06
Rocket Lab Corporation Completes Successful Launch of Commercial Satellite Service Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”), a global leader in launch services and space systems, has turned around its second successful launch in less than a week from two different countries, maintaining Rocket Lab’s position as the global leader in small launch. The “Insight At Speed Is A Friend Indeed” mission lifted off from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 in Mahia, New Zealand on March 6th at 12:53 p.m. NZDT to deploy a single commercial satellite to a 470 km low Earth orbit for a confidential customer. The satellite was also deployed from a Rocket Lab Motorized Lightband, a separation system for satellites with 100% mission success that showcases the streamlined service Rocket Lab delivers customers from across its vertically-integrated launch and space systems products. The launch took place within ~6 days of Rocket Lab’s most recent mission from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 2 on Wallops Island, Virginia, which deployed a hypersonic test flight for the Department of War’s Defense Innovation Unit with its HASTE launch vehicle. Together, these launches underscore Rocket Lab’s leading position as the provider of the world’s most active small-lift rocket. “Insight At Speed Is A Friend Indeed” is Rocket Lab’s fourth launch of the year and 83rd launch overall of its Electron rocket alongside its suborbital variant HASTE. Rocket Lab’s next Electron launch is scheduled to take place this month from Launch Complex 1, with mission details to be announced in the coming days. Duyuru • Mar 01
Rocket Lab Corporation Launches 2Nd Hypersonic Test Mission in Three Months for Defense Innovation Unit Rocket Lab Corporation successfully launched its latest hypersonic test mission on its HASTE rocket for the Department of War's Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) - supporting a critical national priority to advance hypersonic technology for the United States and its allies. "That's Not A Knife" lifted off on February 27 at 7:00 p.m. Eastern (February 28, 00:00 UTC) from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 2 within the Virginia Spaceport Authority's Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport on Wallops Island, Virginia - the second successful launch of a hypersonic test mission for the DIU in three months and 7th HASTE launch overall. The mission deployed DART AE, a scramjet-powered aircraft developed by Australian aerospace engineering firm Hypersonix, into a suborbital hypersonic flight environment at several times the speed of sound. With 100% mission success across all HASTE launches, Rocket Lab is helping to shape a new era of hypersonic systems testing with speed and precision, lower costs, and a modern test platform that serves the Department of War's critical technology priorities. In under two years since its inaugural launch, HASTE has rapidly established itself as a premier commercial test platform for hypersonic systems. By combining Rocket Lab's unmatched operational speed and cadence with the versatility to support diverse mission profiles within a single test platform, HASTE is driving significant advancements in hypersonic innovation and technology readiness for the nation. Duyuru • Feb 13
Rocket Lab Prepares to Launch Latest Hypersonic Test Mission for Defense Innovation Unit Rocket Lab Corporation announced its next launch is a dedicated mission on its HASTE rocket for the Department of War's Defense Innovation Unit (DIU). The mission, named Cassowary Vex, is scheduled to launch no earlier than late February from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 2 within the Virginia Spaceport Authority's Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport on Wallops Island, Virginia. The HASTE launch, dubbed 'That's Not A Knife," is the latest mission of the DIU and will deploy DART AE, aramjet-powered aircraft developed by Australian aerospace engineering firm Hypersonix. This latest HASTE launch, the Company's fourth hypersonic test mission in under six months, reflects Rocket Lab's investment in restoring the nation's hypersonic test capabilities through its commercial speed, innovation, and execution - a critical priority for the Department of War. By lowering cost barriers and increasing the test launch pace for the United States and its allies, HASTE gives testers unprecedented control over flight profiles and environments up to Mach 20 - a commercial capability that remains unmatched globally and expands and secures U.S. space superiority. Next HASTE launch details: Mission name: Cassowary Vex; Launch name: That's Not A Knife; Launch Window Open: late February; Customer: Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) & Hypersonix; Launch Site:Launch Complex 2, Virginia. Duyuru • Jan 30
Rocket Lab Corporation Launches Korean Earth-Imaging Satellite, Completes 2nd Launch in 8 Days Rocket Lab Corporation successfully launched its 81st Electron rocket and second launch in eight days to deploy a satellite for an Earth-observation constellation by the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Korea's leading university dedicated to science and technology. 'Bridging The Swarm' lifted off on January 30th at 2:21 p.m. NZDT (01:21 UTC) from Rocket Lab's private orbital launch site, Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand, to deploy the NEONSAT-1A satellite to a 540 km low Earth orbit. NEONSAT-1A is an advanced Earth observation satellite that will test the capabilities of the South Korean government's future constellation of NEONSAT satellites to monitor natural disasters and national security events along the Korean Peninsula. The first satellite of this constellation, NEONSAT-1, was deployed by Rocket Lab in 2024 on a mission called ' Beginning of The Swarm. Duyuru • Jan 22
Rocket Lab Corporation Announces an Update Relating to the Development of Its Neutron Rocket Rocket Lab Corporation announced an update relating to the development of its Neutron rocket. As the Company pushes Neutron to the limits and beyond to qualify its systems and structures for launch, qualification testing of the Stage 1 tank overnight resulted in a rupture during a hydrostatic pressure trial. Testing failures are not uncommon during qualification testing. The company intentionally test structures to their limits to validate structural integrity and safety margins to ensure the robust requirements for a successful launch can be comfortably met. There was no significant damage to the test structure or facilities, the next Stage 1 tank is already in production, and Neutron's development campaign continues while the team assesses today's test outcome. The team is reviewing the Stage 1 test data, which will determine the extent of the impact to Neutron's launch schedule. The Company intends to provide an update on the Neutron schedule during its 2025 Fourth Quarter earnings call in February. Duyuru • Dec 22
Rocket Lab Corporation Launches Its 21st Electron Rocket of the Year to Deploy the Latest Satellite to Space for Multi- Launch Customer Institute for Q-Shu Pioneers of Space, Inc Rocket Lab Corporation successfully launched its 21st Electron rocket of the year to deploy the latest satellite to space for multi-launch customer Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space Inc. (iQPS), a Japan-based Earth imaging company. 'The Wisdom God Guides' mission launched from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand on December 21 at 7:36 p.m. (06:36 UTC) to deploy the QPS-SAR-15 to space for iQPS. The spacecraft will join the company's synthetic aperture radar (SAR) constellation providing near-real time imagery across twelve different orbits for iQPS' global customers. Rocket Lab first launched for iQPS in 2023 and has gone on to deploy seven satellites to the iQPS constellation, making Electron the primary launcher for iQPS. A further five launches on Electron for iQPS are planned from 2026. mission has set a new annual launch record for Electron: 21 launches in one year with 100% mission success. The record cements Electron as both America's preeminent small launch provider and the world's most frequently-launched small-lift orbital rocket. 'The Wisdom God Guides') mission was Rocket Lab's 79th overall Electron mission and final scheduled launch for 2025. The next Electron launch is slated to take place in early First Quarter 2026. Duyuru • Dec 10
Rocket Lab Corporation Announces Neutron Launch Vehicle's Innovative "Hungry Hippo" Captive Fairing Has Successfully Completed Qualification Testing and Is Enroute to Virginia for Neutron's First Launch Rocket Lab Corporation announced the Neutron launch vehicle's innovative "Hungry Hippo" captive fairing has successfully completed qualification testing and is enroute to Virginia for Neutron's first launch. Dubbed the Hungry Hippo, Neutron's fairing halves remain attached to the rocket's first stage throughout launch and landing back to Earth - a world-first for a reusable commercial rocket. Whereas typical rockets' fairinghalves fall away during launch and are disposable or require collection at sea for reuse, Neutron's Fairing halves open to release the rocket's second stage and mission payload before closing again to return Neutron to Earth as a single reusable vehicle - enabling rapid and cost-effective reuse and streamlining operations for a high-cadence launch service for commercial, civil, and national security missions. The qualification is a key moment in the development of the reusable Neutron rocket, the world's largest carbon composite launch vehicle with a lift capacity of up to 13,000kg (33,000 pounds). Building, qualifying, and shipping Hungry Hippo is a fantastic marker of progress toward Neutron's first launch, Rocket Lab completed an intensive qualification and acceptance testing campaign that validated the structure's expected performance during the intense aerodynamic pressure of launch and re-entry featuring full-scale tests as well as a series of sub-component tests. Tests have included (but are not limited to): 275,000 pounds of force distributed across the Hungry Hippo's carbon composite structure to simulate the load experienced during Max Q, the stage of flight where the rocket experiences maximum aerodynamic pressure. Opening and closing the fairing halves under flight-like conditions in 1.5 seconds, less than half the time required for a successful stage separation and vehicle reorientation for descent. Flight-like operations combining flight software, avionics, GNC systems, and more, controlling both the canard actuation and fairing actuation systems, and using flight hardware for all avionics, harnessing, and mechanical systems. Combined torque and bending loads introduced at the canard hubs where the vehicle's aerodynamic control surfaces, or canards, are integrated to Neutron's fairing structure. These tests exceeded 125% of the load expected through all phases of flight. Exceedance of the handling loads that Hungry Hippo will experience throughout Neutron's full lifecycle: from integration of the Stage 2 that is attached to the interior of the rocket through to the full assembly Neutron and integration of the launch vehicle onto the launch mount, as well as recovery of the launch vehicle from its landing barge named 'Return On Investment'. Once Hungry Hippo arrives in Virginia, the fairing structure will be integrated to Neutron's first stage in final flight configuration to undergo pre-launch testing, including static fires and a Wet Dress Rehearsal, at Launch Complex 3 ahead of first launch. Duyuru • Nov 21
Rocket Lab Corporation to Launch Second Mission in 48 Hours Rocket Lab Corporation announced the launch of its next Electron mission is scheduled to take place from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand - less than 48 hours after the successful launch of an earlier mission from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 2 in Virginia. The mission, named 'Follow My Speed', is scheduled for liftoff during a launch window that opens on November 20, 2025 from 12:15 UTC to deploy a single satellite for a confidential commercial customer. The launch window opens just 48 hours after Rocket Lab successfully completed its latest HASTE mission and 75th launch to date. With that mission Rocket Lab bested its previous annual launch record of 16 missions. This next launch will take the Company to a record 18 launches in one year. The rapid turnaround in launches from Rocket Lab's launch sites in different hemispheres will once again demonstrate the Company's rapid and responsive space capabilities. The mission is expected to become the third time Rocket Lab will execute back-to-back launches within 48 hours over the past 12 months. Duyuru • Nov 20
Rocket Lab Corporation Successfully Launches HASTE Mission for Defense Innovation Unit, Missile Defense Agency Rocket Lab Corporation announced it successfully launched a suborbital mission with its HASTE launch vehicle for the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) and Missile Defense Agency (MDA) - advancing national interests in safeguarding the homeland through the testing of advanced technologies for missile defense. The launch on HASTE - Rocket Lab's commercial launch vehicle for regular and reliable hypersonic test flights - took place from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 2 on Wallops Island, Virginia, at 13:00 UTC/08:00 a.m. ET on November 18, 2025. Led by MDA, the mission deployed a government-provided primary payload developed by the John Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, and multiple secondary payloads by federal and industry partners, which tested key technologies for missile defense applications. The mission was contracted to Rocket Lab through the DIU's Hypersonic and High-Cadence Airborne Testing Capabilities (HyCAT) program, an initiative supporting test and evaluation of new and emerging hypersonic technologies through low cost, responsive and long endurance flight testing. The mission launched within 14 months of contract signing, demonstrating streamlined operational benefits for government customers through Rocket Lab's commercial speed, innovation, and efficiency. The mission also exemplified the cost and schedule savings that commercial liquid launch vehicles can bring to the MDA test community for developmental testing, non-traditional targets testing, and risk-reduction payload testing activities. The mission was Rocket Lab's sixth launch of its HASTE rocket since the launch vehicle's debut in 2023. A suborbital variant of Electron - the world's most frequently launched small orbital rocket - HASTE includes much of the same innovative technology as Electron, including carbon fiber composite structures and 3D printed rocket engines, but has a modified upper Kick Stage tailored for hypersonic technology tests and a larger payload capacity. HASTE can deploy technologies at speeds of more than 7.5km per second to test air-breathing, glide, and ballistic payloads, as well as technologies to re-enter Earth's atmosphere from space. Combined, the HASTE and Electron launch vehicles have deployed 200+ payloads for government and commercial customers to date. Duyuru • Nov 11
Rocket Lab Corporation Provides Earnings Guidance for the Fourth Quarter of 2025 Rocket Lab Corporation provided earnings guidance For the fourth quarter of 2025. For the year, company expected Revenue between $170 million and $180 million. Duyuru • Nov 07
Rocket Lab Corporation Announces Launch of Its 74th Electron Mission and Deployed the Latest Satellite to Orbit for Institute for Q-Shu Pioneers of Space Inc Rocket Lab Corporation successfully launched its 74th Electron mission and deployed the latest satellite to orbit for Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space Inc. (iQPS). The mission was Rocket Lab's sixth dedicated mission for iQPS, making Rocket Lab the most prolific launch of their Earth-imaging constellation to date. 'The Nation God Navigates' mission lifted off from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand at 19:51 UTC on November 5th to deploy a single synthetic aperture radar (SAR) imaging satellite named QPS-SAR-14 (nicknamed YACHIHOKO-I for the Japanese god of nation-building) to a 575km circular Earth orbit. Electron will launch six more dedicated iQPS missions following the recent signing of an additional multi-launch agreement to build out their constellation in low Earth orbit. With more Electron missions scheduled throughout the remainder of 2025, Rocket Lab is on track for another record-breaking year of launches, all while the Company prepares for the debut launch of its medium-lift reusable rocket, Neutron. Duyuru • Oct 23
Rocket Lab Corporation to Report Q3, 2025 Results on Nov 10, 2025 Rocket Lab Corporation announced that they will report Q3, 2025 results at 4:00 PM, US Eastern Standard Time on Nov 10, 2025 Duyuru • Oct 15
Rocket Lab Corporation Launches Latest Satellite for Synspective Rocket Lab Corporation successfully launched its 15th mission of the year and the first of 21 new launches for Syn prospective. The "Owl New World" mission launched on Electron from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand at 16:33 UTC on October 14 to deploy the seventh StriX satellite to a 583km low Earth orbit. The mission was the first of a series of 21 dedicated Electron launches to take place between now and the end of the decade for Syn prospective, a leading Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite data and analytics company from Japan. It was also the seventh Electron mission completed for Syn prospective since launches to deploy their constellation began in December 2020. Altogether, Rocket Lab will launch 27 missions for Syn prospective, making Electron the primary launch of their constellation. Electron's unbeat combination of reliability, rapid execution, and exceptional satellite deployment accuracy in the space industry's commercial small-lift launch class has made it the favored rocket for constellation operators globally. Rocket Lab is expected to surpass its previous annual launch record achieved in 2024 with 16 launches, with scheduled missions for other commercial constellation operators and international space agencies in the coming weeks that are set to meet the Company's forecast of 20+ launches in 2025. Duyuru • Aug 19
Rocket Lab Corporation Sets Launch Window for 70Th Electron Mission Rocket Lab Corporation announced it is scheduled to launch its next dedicated mission on Electron this weekend. The mission is scheduled to lift off less than three weeks after Electron's previous mission and marks the Company's 70th Electron launch to date. Named "Live, Laugh, Launch," the mission is scheduled for launch from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand no earlier than August 23, 2025 UTC to deploy five satellites to a 655km circular Earth orbit for a confidential commercial customer. This latest mission on Electron's 2025 launch manifest underscores its ability to provide responsive space access for small satellite customers with a range of mission requirements. As the world's most frequently launched small-lift orbital rocket, Electron continues to break its own launch cadence records that set the procedure for repeatable, reliable space access globally. Rocket Lab's 70th Electron mission comes just days before the highly-anticipated official opening of its new launch site, Launch Complex 3, for its upcoming Neutron rocket - a medium-lift, reusable rocket that will launch from Wallops Island, Virginia. The Company continues to execute a busy schedule of Electron launches while preparing to debut Neutron. Duyuru • Aug 12
Rocket Lab Corporation (NasdaqCM:RKLB) acquired GEOST, LLC from LightRidge Solutions for approximately $250 million. Rocket Lab Corporation (NasdaqCM:RKLB) entered into a definitive agreement to acquire GEOST, LLC from LightRidge Solutions for approximately $250 million on May 22, 2025. The purchase price consists of cash consideration of $125 million, issued 3,057,588 shares of Rocket Lab Corporation having a value of $150 million and pay an earnout payment of $50 million cash tied to revenue targets of the GEOST business for 2026 and 2027. The cash and stock payments are subject to customary adjustments at closing, including for cash, working capital, transaction expenses and indebtedness. Upon completion, the addition of Geost’s 115 professionals will bring Rocket Lab’s total headcount to more than 2,600 employees.
The transaction is subject to subject to regulatory approval, antitrust review with the Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice, and customary closing conditions and is expected to close in the second half of 2025.
Baird Financial Corporation acted as financial advisor and Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP acted as legal advisor for LightRidge Solutions.
Rocket Lab Corporation (NasdaqCM:RKLB) completed the acquisition of GEOST, LLC from LightRidge Solutions on August 12, 2025. Duyuru • Aug 08
Rocket Lab Corporation Provides Earnings Guidance for the Third Quarter of 2025 Rocket Lab Corporation provided earnings guidance for the third quarter of 2025. For the quarter, the company expects revenue between $145 million and $155 million. Duyuru • Aug 06
Rocket Lab Corporation Launches its 69th Electron Mission and Deploys the Latest Satellite to Orbit for Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space, Inc Rocket Lab Corporation successfully launched its 69th Electron mission and deployed the latest satellite to orbit for Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space Inc. (iQPS) - Rocket Lab's fifth dedicated mission in a multi-launch contract to build their constellation in low Earth orbit. 'The Harvest Goddess Thrives' mission lifted off from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand at 04:10 UTC on August 5th. Electron deployed a single synthetic aperture radar (SAR) imaging satellite named QPS-SAR-12 (nicknamed KUSHINADA-I for the Japanese goddess of harvest and agriculture) to a 575km circular Earth orbit. It was Rocket Lab's fourth launch this year for iQPS and fifth mission overall, making Electron the most prolific launch of their constellation to date. Four more dedicated iQPS missions are scheduled to launch on Electron through the remainder of this year and in 2026. Duyuru • Aug 01
Rocket Lab Schedules Fifth Electron Mission for Constellation Operator iQPS Rocket Lab Corporation announced the launch window for its next mission for multi-launch customer, Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space Inc. (iQPS), marking Electron's 69th mission to date and 11th launch this year. The mission, named 'The Harvest Goddess Thrives', is scheduled to launch from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand during a launch window that opens on August 5, 2025 UTC. The mission will deploy QPS-SAR-12, nicknamed KUSHINADA-I for the Japanese goddess of harvest and prosperity, to a 575km circular Earth orbit to join the rest of the QPS-SAR constellation in providing high resolution synthetic aperture radar images and Earth monitoring services globally. 'The Harvest Goddess Thrive' will be the fifth mission deployed on Electron for iQPS, following previous successful missions 'The Moon God Awakens' in December 2023 as well as 'The Lightning God Reigns, 'The Sea God Sees' and 'The Mountain God Guards' in 2025. Three more dedicated iQPS missions are scheduled to launch on Electron through the remainder of this year and into 2026. This upcoming launch falls within a year of records for Rocket Lab, which continues to demonstrate consistent responsive launch capabilities and operational excellence amid a steadily increasing launch cadence. Achieving 100% mission success for all Electron launches this year, Rocket Lab continues to solidify its position as the global leader in dedicated small satellite launches for commercial, civil, and government missions, all while preparing for the anticipated debut of its medium-lift reusable Neutron rocket. Duyuru • Jul 15
Rocket Lab Corporation to Report Q2, 2025 Results on Aug 07, 2025 Rocket Lab Corporation announced that they will report Q2, 2025 results After-Market on Aug 07, 2025 Duyuru • Jun 10
Rocket Lab Corporation, Annual General Meeting, Aug 27, 2025 Rocket Lab Corporation, Annual General Meeting, Aug 27, 2025. Duyuru • May 28
Rocket Lab Corporation (NasdaqCM:RKLB) entered into a definitive agreement to acquire GEOST, LLC from LightRidge Solutions for approximately $330 million. Rocket Lab Corporation (NasdaqCM:RKLB) entered into a definitive agreement to acquire GEOST, LLC from LightRidge Solutions for approximately $330 million on May 22, 2025. A cash consideration of $125 million will be paid by Rocket Lab Corporation. The consideration consists of common equity of Rocket Lab Corporation having a value of $150 million to be issued for common equity of GEOST, LLC. Rocket Lab Corporation will pay an earnout payment of $50 million cash tied to revenue targets of the GEOST business for 2026 and 2027. As part of consideration, $325 million is paid towards common equity of GEOST, LLC. The cash and stock payments are subject to customary adjustments at closing, including for cash, working capital, transaction expenses and indebtedness. Following the transaction, the addition of Geost’s 115 professionals will bring Rocket Lab’s total headcount to more than 2,600 employees.
The transaction is subject to subject to regulatory approval, antitrust review with the Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice, and customary closing conditions. The expected completion of the transaction is in the second half of 2025.
Baird acted as financial advisor for LightRidge Solutions. Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP acted as legal advisor for LightRidge Solutions. Duyuru • May 09
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. Provides Earnings Guidance for the Second Quarter of 2025 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. provided earnings guidance for the second quarter of 2025. For the quarter, the company expected revenue between $130 million and $140 million. Duyuru • Apr 09
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. Expands Satellite Solutions with Customizable Solar Arrays Rocket Lab USA, Inc. introduced the Company's family of customizable, next-generation solar arrays, Standardized Array (STARRAY), to meet the diverse power needs of satellites operating in any orbital conditions. The new product line was introduced at the 40th Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, Colorado. STARRAY can be tailored to meet satellite power requirements ranging from approximately 100 watts to greater than 2,000 watts, by incorporating up to four panels per wing and utilizing Rocket Lab's highest efficiency, radiation-hardened quadruple junction solar cells. This enables unparalleled flexibility from a pre-engineered solution and optimal performance with limited investment in non-recurring engineering. Rocket Lab boasts the world's only vertically integrated solar array manufacturing capability, including high-volume production of solar cells, solar cell assemblies or CICs, solar panel substrates, completed solar panels and fully integrated solar arrays. With over 20 years of flight-heritage, Rocket Lab's space-grade solar solutions have powered critical civil, national security and commercial space programs such as the missile awareness systems and interplanetary science missions, the James Webb Space Telescope, Space Telescope, NASA's Artemis lunar explorations, Ingenuity Mars Helicopter, and the Mars Insight Lander. Rocket Lab's technology also serves a booming commercial satellite market, such as powering the OneWeb's GEN1 broadband internet LEO satellite constellation. Currently, over 1,100 satellites in-orbit are powered by Rocket Lab's solar products. Duyuru • Apr 04
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. to Report Q1, 2025 Results on May 08, 2025 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. announced that they will report Q1, 2025 results After-Market on May 08, 2025 Duyuru • Apr 03
Rocket Lab Usa, Inc. Introduces Its Expanded Suite of Space-Grade Radio Frequency Communications Systems, the Frontier Radio Rocket Lab USA, Inc. introduced its expanded suite of space-grade radio frequency (RF) communications systems, the Frontier radios. The Frontier radio is flight-proven, software-defined and designed for reliable telemetry, tracking, and command (TT&C). Adapted from the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory's Frontier Lite radio, Rocket Lab's high-performance Frontier radios have over 13 years of flight heritage and are now available in L-, S-, C-, X-, and Ka-band models. The radio is designed from the ground up for reliable and secure communications to support any orbit or space environment and have advanced capabilities like ranging waveforms for radiometric navigation. Frontier radios are compact and lightweight for easy integration onto any satellite. As part of Rocket Lab's vertically integrated subsystems and components, Frontier radios are compatible with the Deep Space Network and other global ground stations, including the Near Earth Network, Air Force Satellite Control Network, KSAT, SSC, Viasat, and other commercial networks. This RF product suite is a further expansion of Rocket Lab's component products, joining a portfolio that includes reaction wheels, star trackers, solar power systems, flight software, ground software, separation systems, and more. The Frontier Radio was also selected as a 2024 R&D 100 Award for innovations pushing the boundaries of research and development. Duyuru • Mar 26
Rocket Lab Successfully Launches Mission for Global Wildfire Detection Company OroraTech Rocket Lab USA, Inc. successfully launched its latest mission within four months of contract signing for Germany-based global wildfire detection company OroraTech. The ‘Finding Hot Wildfires Near You’ mission lifted-off from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Pad B, in Mahia, New Zealand at 4:30 am on 27 March NZDT (15:30 UTC on 26 March), successfully deploying eight satellites to a 550 km circular low Earth orbit. The mission was Rocket Lab’s fifth launch of 2025 and 63rd launch overall, bringing the total count of satellites deployed by Electron to 224. Twenty-one of those satellites have been deployed in First Quarter 2025 alone: a testament to Rocket Lab’s global leadership in dedicated small launch. ‘Finding Hot Wildfires Near You’ launched within four months since contract signing in order to meet the time-sensitive requirements of OroraTech’s wildfire detection mission. Finding Hot Wildfires Near You’ marked a significant expansion of OroraTech’s constellation, enhancing their global capabilities and connectivity with a network of advanced thermal sensors. This development enables continuous real-time monitoring of wildfires and hotspots, providing critical foresight and support to first responders, governments, and those invested in protecting people, infrastructure, the economy, and the environment. ‘Finding Hot Wildfires Near You’ is the third Electron launch completed within two weeks from Launch Complex 1, showcasing the Company’s increased launch cadence as Rocket Lab targets 20+ Electron launches in 2025. Upcoming missions include the next launches in multi-launch contracts to build constellations in space for Synspective, iQPS, and BlackSky, and launches of Rocket Lab’s Hypersonic Accelerator Suborbital Test Electron (HASTE) for hypersonic technology advancement from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 2 in Virginia. Duyuru • Mar 18
Successful Rocket Lab Launch Completes Deployment of Full Kinéis Constellation in Less Than a Year Rocket Lab USA, Inc. successfully launched its Electron rocket, deploying five satellites to Low Earth Orbit for French Internet-of-Things (IoT) constellation operator Kinéis. The mission was the fifth in a five launch deal with Kinéis that has seen Rocket Lab deploy a complete constellation of 25 IoT satellites in less than a year. The “High Five” mission lifted-off from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 in Mahia, New Zealand at 14:31 NZDT on March 18, 2025 (01:31 UTC), successfully deploying five satellites to a 650 km low Earth orbit. The mission was Rocket Lab’s fourth Electron launch of 2025, and 62nd Electron launch overall. The Kinéis constellation is designed to make it possible to connect and locate any connected object anywhere in the world, enabling data transmission to users in near-real time, at low bit rates and with very low energy consumption. By enabling internet connection to the Earth’s most remote locations, Kinéis constellation can support forest fire detection, water resource management, infrastructure and energy network monitoring, transport and logistics tracking, and much more. Duyuru • Mar 15
Rocket Lab Successfully Launches 61St Electron Mission, Second Launch for IQPS Rocket Lab USA, Inc. successfully launched its second mission for Japanese customer, the Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space, Inc. (iQPS). ‘The Lightning God Reigns’ mission lifted-off from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 in Mahia, New Zealand at 1:00 p.m. NZDT (00:00 UTC) on March 15, 2025 to successfully deploy iQPS’ QPS-SAR-9 spacecraft to a 575km circular Earth orbit. The mission follows Rocket Lab’s first launch for the company in December 2023, when Electron deployed another QPS-SAR satellite as part of iQPS’ newly established radar imaging constellation. “The Lightning God Reigns” is the first of eight new launches for iQPS that are scheduled to launch throughout 2025 and 2026 as part of one of the largest Electron launch agreements to date. Five more launches are expected to take place in 2025, with the remaining two scheduled for 2026. Rocket Lab’s next mission for iQPS is scheduled to launch no earlier than May 2025. Each mission has been commissioned to build out iQPS’ planned constellation of up to 36 synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellites. The constellation is capable of imaging the Earth day and night and through any weather, to provide near real-time observation data for almost any location in the world. Rocket Lab’s next mission is scheduled to launch from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 in just three days’ time on March 18, 2025 NZDT. Duyuru • Mar 11
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. Schedules Two Launches Three Days Apart, Upcoming Mission to Deploy Final Satellites in Kineis Constitution Rocket Lab USA, Inc. announced it has scheduled two Electron launches from its privately owned launch site in New Zealand three days apart, a first for the Company. Rocket Labwill launch its next Electron rocket no earlier than March 15th NZDT for its customer iQPS, followed three days later by its latest launch for Kineis, a global Internet-of-Things (IoT) connectivity provider, during a launch window that opens on March 18th NZDT. The "High Five" mission for Kineis is the fifth of five dedicated Electron launches in a multi-launch contract with the company that will see Rocket Lab deploy an entire constellation of 25 IoT satellites in less than a year. The first four missions were successfully launched by Electron in June, September, November 2024, and February 2025. Duyuru • Mar 04
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. Schedules First of Multiple Launches for iQPS Rocket Lab USA, Inc. announced the launch window for its 61st Electron launch, a dedicated mission for Japanese customer the Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space, Inc. (iQPS). The mission, named “The Lightning God Reigns”, will launch from Rocket Lab’s private orbital launch site, Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, in New Zealand during a launch window that opens on March 10 UTC.
The mission will launch a single synthetic aperture radar (SAR) imaging satellite to a 575km circular Earth orbit for iQPS called QPS-SAR-9 (nicknamed “SUSANOO-I”). The spacecraft will join iQPS’ growing Earth-imaging constellation that delivers high-resolution monitoring from specific locations every 10 minutes. ‘The Lightning God Reigns’ is the first of eight upcoming launches for iQPS across 2025 and 2026 to build out iQPS‘s constellation, and follows the Company’s earlier successful mission for iQPS launched in December 2023. Each upcoming mission includes a Rocket Lab Motorized Lightband, used to separate and deploy the satellite from Electron once in space. “The Lightning God Reigns” will be Rocket Lab’s third mission of 2025, its 61 Electron launch overall, and will bring the total number of satellites delivered to space by Rocket Lab to 211. “The Lightning God Reigns” launch window timing: Scheduled to launch no earlier than (NET): 00:00 UTC, March 10; 1:00 pm NZDT, March 10; 8:00 pm Eastern, March 9;
5:00 pm Pacific, March 9. Duyuru • Feb 11
BlackSky Technology Inc. and Rocket Lab USA, Inc. Establish Launch Window for First Gen-3 Satellite BlackSky Technology Inc. and Rocket Lab USA, Inc. have established a launch window opening February 18 for the first Gen-3 satellite. The launch, named "Fasten Your Space Belts," will add very high-resolution 35-centimeter imaging capability to BlackSky's high-cadence, low-latency data and AI-enabled analytics offerings. BlackSky's first Gen-3 satellite recently completed encapsulation onto an Electron rocket at Rocket Lab'sLaunch Complex 1 in New Zealand. The launch window for the "Fasten Your Space Belt" mission opens February 18. BlackSky's Gen-3 will add very high-resolution35-centimeter imaging capability to the company's high-cadence., low-latency data andAI-enabled analytics offerings. As BlackSky's constellation evolves with the regular addition of Gen-3 satellites, BlackSky will continue to optimize for increased constellation capacity and flexibility giving customers confidence in reliable access to services. Gen-3 customers will be able to conduct the automated detection, identification and classification of a wide library of vehicles, aircraft, vessels and other objects of tactical interest. These new capabilities will further enable BlackSky's space-based intelligence applications for tactical ISR missions and strategic intelligence operations. Duyuru • Jan 31
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. to Report Q4, 2024 Results on Feb 27, 2025 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. announced that they will report Q4, 2024 results After-Market on Feb 27, 2025 Duyuru • Jan 22
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. Schedules Next Electron Launch for Constellation Operator Kineis Rocket Lab USA, Inc. announced it has scheduled the next Electron launch for Kinéis, a global Internet-of-Things (IoT) connectivity provider. Rocket Lab's most recent Electron launch for Kineis lifting off from Launch Complex 1 in November 2024. The “IOT 4 You and Me” mission is scheduled to launch during window that opens on February 4th NZDT. Within the multi-day window, there is an instantaneous launch opportunity daily at 09:43 am NZDT. The launch will take place from Rocket Lab’s private orbital launch site, Launch Complex 1, in New Zealand. The mission is the fourth of five dedicated Electron launches booked by Kinéis in a multi-launch contract that will see Rocket Lab deploy an entire constellation of 25 IoT satellites. The first three missions were successfully launched by Electron in June, September and November 2024. “IOT 4 You and Me” will be Rocket Lab’s first mission of 2025 and the Company’s 59th Electron launch overall. Rocket Lab’s 2025 launch manifest includes Electron missions for commercial and government customers, as well as HASTE missions from Launch Complex 2. Launch windows for each will be announced in due course. Breakeven Date Change • Jan 01
Forecast to breakeven in 2027 The 12 analysts covering Rocket Lab USA expect the company to break even for the first time. New consensus forecast suggests the company will make a profit of US$79.8m in 2027. Average annual earnings growth of 52% is required to achieve expected profit on schedule. Duyuru • Dec 10
Rocket Lab Usa, Inc. Launches Suborbital Hypersonic Launch Rocket Lab USA, Inc. announced it successfully launched a suborbital mission in November to test hypersonic technology for the Department of Defense. This mission provided hypersonic test launch capabilities under the Multi-Service Advanced Capability Hypersonics Test Bed (MACH-TB) project, which aims to increase hypersonic flight testing for the United States in support of technology maturation. The project was awarded by Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane through the Strategic and Spectrum Missions Advanced Resilient Trusted Systems (S2MARTS) Other Transaction Authority (OTA) vehicle on behalf of the U.S. Department of Defense Test Resource Management Center (TRMC). Rocket Lab's test platform showcased a new suite of cutting-edge technologies optimized for hypersonic technology tests with vastly increased payloads. Rocket Lab also designed, manufactured, assembled, and integrated the experimental hypersonic instrumentation which was launched on this mission, but on a highly accelerated timeline. Rocket Lab has been launching missions to space for commercial and government customers since 2017, with more than 200 payloads deployed from its United States and New Zealand launch sites. Duyuru • Dec 06
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. Sets Launch Window to Deploy Synspective Satellite Rocket Lab USA, Inc. announced a launch window for an upcoming Electron mission to deploy the latest satellite in Synspective’s growing Earth observation constellation. The “Owl The Way Up” mission is scheduled to launch from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 in Mahia, New Zealand during a launch window that opens on December 18th NZDT (December 17 UTC). The mission will deploy a single StriX satellite to orbit for Synspective. The mission will be the sixth in a total of 16 launches booked on Electron for Synspective, a Japanese Earth observation company operating a constellation of synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellites designed to deliver imagery that can detect millimetre-level changes to the Earth’s surface from space. Rocket Lab first launched for Synspective in December 2020 and has been the sole launch provider for Synspective’s constellation to date. Rocket Lab has launched 14 missions to date in 2024, besting the Company’s previous annual launch record of 10 missions achieved in 2023. Synspective's small SAR satellites, StriX, are equipped with a synthetic aperture radar (SAR) sensor, which can observe the Earth's surface in any weather condition day or night. Not affected by clouds or rain, SAR is suitable for persistent monitoring of disasters and detailed changes to secure critical infrastructure and other facilities. Example use cases include: detecting anomalies in road, rail, energy and other infrastructure, resulting in lower maintenance costs and accident risk, monitoring crop growth conditions and analyzing soil and vegetation health to help reduce costs and increase efficiency for farmers, detecting illegal logging and fishing in the most remote parts of the world, providing rapid damage assessment after flooding, landslides and volcanic eruptions, as well as risk assessment for land subsidence, enabling the persistent monitoring of maritime traffic, border activities and other potential security threats, and advances maritime domain awareness, analyzing tree cover to calculate CO2 absorption and carbon credits. Duyuru • Nov 26
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. Launches Two Missions in Less Than 24 Hours Rocket Lab USA, Inc. successfully launched its 56th Electron mission, deploying five satellites to Low Earth Orbit for French Internet-of-Things (IoT) constellation operator Kineis. The Ice AIS Baby mission lifted-off from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 in Mahia, New Zealand at 4:55 pm on 25 November NZDT (03:55 UTC), successfully deploying five satellites to a 643 km low Earth orbit. The mission was Rocket Lab's 14th mission of 2024 and 56th launch overall. It also brought the total count of satellites deployed by Rocket Lab to 203, further cementing Electron's position as the leading small launch vehicle globally. The launch took place just 21 hours and 55 minutes after Rocket Lab completed a successful mission from Launch Complex 2 in Virginia, setting a new company record for fastest turnaround between launches. Reported Earnings • Nov 14
Third quarter 2024 earnings released: US$0.10 loss per share (vs US$0.084 loss in 3Q 2023) Third quarter 2024 results: US$0.10 loss per share (further deteriorated from US$0.084 loss in 3Q 2023). Revenue: US$104.8m (up 55% from 3Q 2023). Net loss: US$51.9m (loss widened 28% from 3Q 2023). Revenue is forecast to grow 30% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 15% growth forecast for the Aerospace & Defense industry in Germany. Duyuru • Nov 13
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. Provides Earnings Guidance for the Fourth Quarter of 2024 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. provided earnings guidance for the fourth quarter of 2024. For the quarter, the company expects revenue to be between $125 million and $135 million. Duyuru • Oct 08
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. to Report Q3, 2024 Results on Nov 12, 2024 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. announced that they will report Q3, 2024 results After-Market on Nov 12, 2024 Duyuru • Sep 10
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. Appoints Frank Klein as Chief Operations Officer, Effective September 16, 2024 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. announced the appointment of Frank Klein as its new Chief Operations Officer (COO), effective September 16th, 2024. Frank Klein joins Rocket Lab with more than 30 years of international manufacturing experience and leadership in the automotive industry. At Rocket Lab, Mr. Klein will lead the Company’s efforts to scale manufacturing of spacecraft, launch vehicles, and spacecraft components to meet growing customer demand of more than a billion dollars of backlog orders. Prior to joining the Rocket Lab team, Mr. Klein served Daimler AG (now Mercedes-Benz Group) for 27 years where he led various business divisions including Vehicle Research, Trucks, Cars, and Van manufacturing. While Vice President of Mercedes-Benz Vans Operations, Mr. Klein managed global production across 12 production sites, heading up logistics, industrial engineering, and the division’s quality department, with responsibility for more than 14,000 employees globally. Mr. Klein also served as President of Magna Steyr AG, the automotive industry’s largest independent contract manufacturer with an annual turnover of more than US$6 billion, where he led operations across three continents and 13,000 employees globally. Most recently Mr. Klein served as COO at Rivian Automative, where he helped to transform Rivian from a low volume automotive start-up to a high volume premium electric vehicle manufacturer while responsible for 9,000+ employees. Mr. Klein holds a Masters’ Degree in Electrical and Industrial Engineering from Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University Stuttgart and a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from FernUniversität in Hagen. Duyuru • Sep 04
Rocket Lab Sets Launch Date for Second Dedicated Kinéis Mission to Deploy Iot Constellation Rocket Lab USA, Inc. announced it has set the launch window for its 53rd Electron Launch. The mission will be the second of five dedicated launches for the French company Kinéis. The ‘Kinéis Killed the RadIOT Star’ mission is scheduled to launch from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 in Mahia, New Zealand during a 14-day launch window that opens on September 17, 2024, NZST. This mission will launch just three months after the ‘No Time Toulouse’ mission, Kinéis’ first launch with Rocket Lab. ‘Kinéis Killed the RadIOT Star’ will be the second of five dedicated Electron launches for Kinéis, a company backed by private and public investors including the French government’s space agency CNES (Centre National d'Études Spatiales) and CLS (Collecte Localisation Satellites), an international space-based solutions provider, to improve global Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity. Kinéis’ constellation will connect any object anywhere in the world and guarantee the transmission of targeted and useful data to users, in near-real time, with low energy consumption with more powerful 30kg-class nanosats that integrate IoT technology. The constellation also includes a second mission: a ship-tracking Automatic Identification System (AIS). Once deployed, these technologies will allow Kinéis to expand across multiple industries and scale from 20,000 devices connected to millions. The second constellation launch will add an additional five new satellites to its planned 25 and will enhance Kinéis’ ability to connect the planet and address essential challenges for humanity, its activities, and its environment. The ‘Kinéis Killed the RadIOT Star’ launch has been tailored specifically to meet Kinéis’ mission requirements, giving them greater control over launch schedule, orbit, and deployment parameters than would be possible on a larger rideshare mission. Tailored mission parameters for this launch include: Instantaneous launch window, After the first Curie engine burn to circularize the Kick Stage’s orbit, Curie will ignite again for an eight second burn to set a specific argument of perigee, enabling Kinéis to deploy five satellites to a precise location for each one of the five launches, All five satellites will be deployed in a precise sequence in singles and as pairs to build out the constellation exactly as Kinéis needs it, Finally, Curie will conduct a perigee lowering burn to reduce the Kick Stage’s orbital lifetime to keep space sustainable. Recent Insider Transactions • Aug 28
CFO, Secretary & Treasurer recently sold €392k worth of stock On the 22nd of August, Adam Spice sold around 63k shares on-market at roughly €6.27 per share. This transaction amounted to 11% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. This was the largest sale by an insider in the last 3 months. Adam has been a net seller over the last 12 months, reducing personal holdings by €1.1m. Duyuru • Aug 23
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. Appoints Kenneth Possenriede to its Board of Directors Rocket Lab USA, Inc. announced that Kenneth (Ken) Possenriede has been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors. A seasoned executive with strong business and financial acumen, Mr. Possenriede joins Rocket Lab after a 35-year career at Lockheed Martin Corporation in financial leadership positions, including serving as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Mr. Possenriede brings to Rocket Lab deep experience in capital markets, customer relationships and scaling businesses. Prior to assuming the post of CFO and Lockheed Martin Corporation, Mr. Possenriede served as Vice President of Finance and Program Management for Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company where he was responsible for leading finances and program management processes, including accounting, contracts, business management, financial planning, scheduling and earned value. Mr. Possenriede also served as Vice President and Treasurer for Lockheed Martin Corporation. In that role, he was responsible for all aspects of the corporation’s worldwide banking activity, including global treasury operations, foreign exchange and capital markets, rating agency relations, capital planning, facilities and risk management. Mr. Possenriede also served as Lockheed Martin Corporation’s Vice President of Finance for the Electronic Systems organization, where he was responsible for all aspects of the business unit’s financial and contractual processes and commitments. Mr. Possenriede holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Michigan and bachelor's degree from Rutgers University in economics. He also currently serves as an advisor to the Rutgers Foundation Board of Directors. Duyuru • Aug 16
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. Ships Twin Satellites to Launch Site for NASA Mars Mission Rocket Lab USA, Inc. launched services and space systems, has successfully packed and shipped two Mars-bound spacecraft to Cape Canaveral, FL in preparation for launch. These twin spacecraft for the Escape and Plasma Acceleration and Dynamics Explorers (ESCAPADE) heliophysics mission were designed, built, integrated, and tested by Rocket Lab for the University of California Berkeley’s Space Science Laboratory and NASA. Rocket Lab built ESCAPADE twin spacecraft fully assembled and ready for shipping at the company's Spacecraft Production Complex and headquarters in Long Beach, California, before shipping to the launch site at Cape Canaveral, Florida. Image Credit: Rocket Lab The spacecraft, known as Blue and Gold, recently completed comprehensive assembly, integration, and test [1] at Rocket Lab’s Spacecraft Production Complex and headquarters in Long Beach, California. Following this milestone, the Rocket Lab team conducted final closeout activities, including the installation of spacecraft solar arrays and multi-layer insulation (MLI) blankets, before they were packaged and shipped to Florida for launch. Upon arrival at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center (KSC) Launch Complex, Rocket Lab team members will transfer the spacecraft to a cleanroom for post-transport inspections and tests. Following thorough checks, the team will commence preparation for fueling the spacecraft in anticipation of their upcoming launch on Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket. Once launched, the ESCAPADE mission will measure plasma and magnetic fields around the Red Planet. These observations will help scientists unravel the processes that strip atoms from Mars’ magnetosphere and upper atmosphere, offering critical insights into Martian climate evolution. NASA’s ESCAPADE is a NASA heliophysics mission that will study Mars’ magnetosphere – the magnetized area of space around the planet – using two identical small spacecraft, which will provide simultaneous two-point observations. The spacecraft will help provide researchers a better understanding of how the magnetosphere interacts with the solar wind, and how energy and plasma enter and leave the magnetosphere. ESCAPADE is part of the NASA Small Innovative Missions for Planetary Exploration program. The mission is managed by the University of California Berkley’s Space Sciences Laboratory, with key partners Rocket Lab, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Advanced Space LLC and Blue Origin. Breakeven Date Change • Aug 15
No longer forecast to breakeven The 11 analysts covering Rocket Lab USA no longer expect the company to break even during the foreseeable future. The company was expected to make a profit of US$2.46m in 2026. New consensus forecast suggests the company will make a loss of US$2.63m in 2026. Breakeven Date Change • Aug 12
No longer forecast to breakeven The 11 analysts covering Rocket Lab USA no longer expect the company to break even during the foreseeable future. The company was expected to make a profit of US$2.46m in 2026. New consensus forecast suggests the company will make a loss of US$14.3m in 2026. Duyuru • Aug 12
Rocket Lab Successfully Completes Latest Launch with Capella Space Rocket Lab USA, Inc. successfully launched its 52nd Electron rocket and deployed a single satellite to low Earth orbit for Capella Space (Capella). The mission, named “A Sky Full of SARs” in a nod to the synthetic aperture radar (SAR) capabilities of Capella’s spacecraft, lifted off at 01:18 AM New Zealand Standard Time on August 12th from Launch Complex 1, Rocket Lab’s private orbital launch site on New Zealand’s Mahia Peninsula. The missiondeployed the next of Capella’s third-generation SAR Acadia satellites to a mid-inclination 615km low Earth orbit. In addition to the launch service, Rocket Lab provided a custom extended fairing on Electron to encompass the payload before Capella’s satellite was deployed to space from a Rocket Lab-produced separation system. The launch window for Rocket Lab’s next Electron mission will be announced in the coming days. Most recently Rocket Lab announced a record ten launch contract with Japanese Earth observation company Synspective, with another two launches in addition to that contract already booked and scheduled for launch on Electron this year. Other satellite operators expected to launch this year under existing multi-launch contracts with Rocket Lab include space-based intelligence company BlackSky and French Internet-of-Things (IoT) company Kinéis. New Risk • Aug 10
New minor risk - Shareholder dilution The company's shareholders have been diluted in the past year. Increase in shares outstanding: 2.8% This is considered a minor risk. Shareholder dilution occurs when there is an increase in the number of shares on issue that is not proportionally distributed between all shareholders. Often due to the company raising equity capital or some options being converted into stock. All else being equal, if there are more shares outstanding then each existing share will be entitled to a lower proportion of the company's total earnings, thus reducing earnings per share (EPS). While dilution might not always result in lower EPS (like if the company is using the capital to fund an EPS accretive acquisition) in a lot cases it does, along with lower dividends per share and less voting power at shareholder meetings. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months (12% average weekly change). Minor Risks Shareholders have been diluted in the past year (2.8% increase in shares outstanding). Significant insider selling over the past 3 months (€360k sold). Reported Earnings • Aug 09
Second quarter 2024 earnings released: US$0.084 loss per share (vs US$0.096 loss in 2Q 2023) Second quarter 2024 results: US$0.084 loss per share (improved from US$0.096 loss in 2Q 2023). Revenue: US$106.3m (up 71% from 2Q 2023). Net loss: US$41.6m (loss narrowed 9.3% from 2Q 2023). Revenue is forecast to grow 30% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 16% growth forecast for the Aerospace & Defense industry in Germany. Duyuru • Aug 08
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. Schedules Next Electron Launch Rocket Lab USA, Inc. announced it has scheduled the launch for its 52nd Electron mission which will deploy a single satellite for American space tech company Capella Space (Capella). The mission is scheduled to launch during a 14-day window that opens on August 11th from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 on New Zealand's Mahia Peninsula. The mission will deploy Capella's Acadia-3 SAR satellite, a synthetic aperture radar satellite for Earth imagery and observation, to a mid-inclination 615km circular orbit to add to Capella's existing SAR satellite constellation. This 52nd Electron launch by Rocket Lab comes just eight days after the previous launch of Electron on August 3rd for another constellation customer, demonstrating Rocket Lab's responsive launch capability for the global satellite industry. This upcoming mission for Capella will be Rocket Lab's tenth mission for 2024, equaling the Company's annual launch record set in 2023. The mission will be Rocket Lab’s fifth launch for Capella to build out the company’s Earth-imaging constellation. In addition to the launch service, Rocket Lab is providing Capella Space with a custom extended fairing for the Acadia-3 satellite on Electron and a separation system produced by Rocket Lab. A Sky Full Of SARs’ mission details: Launch window: NET Sunday August 11, NZST/UTC; Launch location: Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia; Launch Vehicle: Electron; Satellite Operator: Capella Space; Payload: SAR Earth-imaging Acadia satellite; Orbital Destination: 615km circular Earth orbit. Duyuru • Aug 06
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. Introduces Next-Generation Satellite Dispenser Rocket Lab USA, Inc. introduced its next generation satellite separation system, the Advanced Satellite Dispenser (ASD), at the Small Satellite Conference in Logan, Utah. Rocket Lab's 6U Advanced Satellite Dispenser shown in a stowed configuration with optional walls installed and door open. The ASD is a cost-effective, versatile, and reliable deployment mechanism for small satellites in the CubeSat form factor and builds upon Rocket Lab's heritage Canisterized Satellite Dispenser (CSD) technology, which has successfully deployed more than 60 satellites to orbit across more than 11 years in use. Innovating on its predecessor the CSD, the ASD provides customers with the option to remove encapsulation of the payload during flight or use optional walls and door, giving it the ability to fly with or without canisterization. This feature allows satellite designers increased flexibility to adapt their payloads to mission needs. This next generation satellite dispenser uses the heritage preloaded tab interface to ensure there is no slipping or gapping within the system, providing mission assurance for the payload, other payloads sharing the fairing, and the launch vehicle. Duyuru • Aug 03
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. Successfully Completes Latest Launch for Synspective Rocket Lab USA, Inc. successfully launched its 51st Electron rocket and deployed a single satellite to low Earth orbit for Syn prospective, a Japanese Earth-imaging company. The mission, named “Owl For One, One For Owl” in a nod to Synspective’s StriX satellites named after the genus for owls, lifted off at 04:39 a.m., August 3rd NZT (16:39 UTC, August 2nd) from Launch Complex 1, Rocket Lab’s private orbital launch site on New Zealand’s Mahia Peninsula. The mission deployed the fifth of Synspective’s StriX SAR-imaging satellites to low Earth orbit. In addition to the launch service, Rocket Lab provided a custom Electron fairing to encapsulate the StriX satellite and also performed an advanced mid-mission maneuver with Electron’s Kick Stage to shield the satellite from the sun and reduce radiation exposure on its way to orbit. Rocket Lab has been the sole launch provider for Synspective’s constellation to date. This mission was the fifth launch of a total of 16 launches booked on Electron for Synspective and the second launch for the Japanese company this year, after the “Owl Night Long” mission launched in March 2024. Most recently, Synspective booked ten dedicated Electron launches as part of a new multi-launch agreement announced in June 2024, with the launches in that new deal set to take place across 2025-2027. The launch window for Rocket Lab’s next Electron mission will be announced in the coming days. Duyuru • Jul 31
Rocket Lab Completes Integration and Testing of Twin Spacecraft for NASA Mars Mission Rocket Lab USA, Inc. has completed integration and testing of two spacecraft destination for Mars orbit. Rocket Lab built the twin spacecraft for the University of California Berkeley's Space Science Laboratory and NASA to enable the Escape and Plasma Acceleration and Dynamics Explorers (ESCAPADE) mission, scheduled to launch from Cape Canaveral this year. Mars missions can take a decade or more from proposal to launch, but Rocket Lab was able to produce Blue and Gold in just three and half years due to mature, proven spacecraft development experience, as well as a vertically integrated supply chain that enables streamlined production. Blue and Gold are scheduled to ship to Cape Canaveral in August where they will be integrated onto Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket. New Risk • Jul 30
New major risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 90% of German stocks, typically moving 10% a week. This is considered a major risk. Share price volatility increases the risk of potential losses in the short-term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. It may also indicate the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months (10% average weekly change). Minor Risks Shareholders have been diluted in the past year (2.9% increase in shares outstanding). Significant insider selling over the past 3 months (€360k sold). Duyuru • Jul 25
Rocket Lab Sets Launch Date for 51st Electron Mission, Prepares to Deploy Latest Satellites in Multi-Launch Contract for Synspective Rocket Lab USA, Inc. announced the launch window for its 51st Electron launch, a mission that will launch the latest satellite in a constellation being built by its long-standing customer Synspective. The “Owl for One, One for Owl” mission is scheduled to launch from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 in Mahia, New Zealand during a 14-day launch window that opens on July 31st NZST /July 30th UTC. In addition to deploying a single StriX satellite to low Earth orbit for this mission, Rocket Lab will perform an advanced mid-mission maneuver with Electron’s Kick Stage to shield the satellite from the sun and reduce radiation exposure. The mission will be the fifth launch of a total of 16 launches on Electron for Synspective, a Japanese Earth observation company deploying a constellation of synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellites designed to deliver imagery that can detect millimetre-level changes to the Earth’s surface from space. Rocket Lab has been the sole launch provider for Synspective’s constellation to date, and this latest mission continues a lasting and trusted partnership to deploy their StriX constellation to low Earth orbit. Most recently that partnership was further cemented by a new multi-launch contract of ten dedicated Electron launches for Synspective announced in June 2024, with the launches in that new deal set to take place across 2025-2027. Synspective's small SAR satellites, StriX, are equipped with a synthetic aperture radar (SAR) sensor, which can observe the Earth's surface in any weather condition day or night. Not affected by clouds or rain, SAR is suitable for persistent monitoring of disasters and detailed changes to secure critical infrastructure and other facilities. Example use cases include: detecting anomalies in road, rail, energy and other infrastructure, resulting in lower maintenance costs and accident risk, monitoring crop growth conditions and analyzing soil and vegetation health to help reduce costs and increase efficiency for farmers, detecting illegal logging and fishing in the most remote parts of the world, providing rapid damage assessment after flooding, landslides and volcanic eruptions, as well as risk assessment for land subsidence, enabling the persistent monitoring of maritime traffic, border activities and other potential security threats, and advances maritime domain awareness, analyzing tree cover to calculate CO2 absorption and carbon credits. Duyuru • Jul 19
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. Provides Launch Update Rocket Lab USA, Inc. announced that Rocket Lab’s next Electron launch will move to a later date at the request of mission partner Capella Space so that they can complete additional testing for their mission. With rockets at the ready, it will be moving to next mission in the manifest with Synspective, now flying next on Electron within the next few weeks. This is Electron’s tailored launch service at its best, demonstrating the value and market demand for dedicated small launch. Flying dedicated means customers have flexibility over their launch schedule so that their satellites aren’t left behind if they miss a launch deadline, like on traditional rideshare missions. Duyuru • Jul 11
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. Sets Launch Window for Next Capella Space Mission from Launch Complex 1 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. announced it has set the launch window for its 51st Electron launch, a dedicated mission for American space tech company Capella Space ("Capella"). The 'A Sky Full Of SARs' mission is scheduled to launch during a 14-day window that opens on July 21 NZST /July 20 UTC from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 on New Zealand's Mahia Peninsula. The mission will deploy Capella's Acadia-3 SAR satellite, a synthetic aperture radar satellite for Earth imagery and observation, to a mid-inclination 615km circular orbit to add to Capella's existing SAR satellite constellation in low Earth orbit. The mission will be Rocket Lab's fifth launch for Capella to build out the company's Earth-imaging constellation. Capella is an American space tech company with data and satellite solutions for government and commercial applications. Capella’s high-quality, high-resolution SAR imagery penetrates all weather conditions and captures clear imagery 24/7, day and night, anywhere on Earth, delivered through a fully-automate ordering and delivery platform. Capella’s existing SAR capabilities includes long-dwell imaging and extended duty-cycle – which results in more images collected per orbit than any other SAR systems. Acadia will augment Capella’s existing constellation with increased bandwidth and power, faster downlink speeds, and reduced latency. This upcoming mission for Capella will be Rocket Lab’s ninth mission for 2024 and 51st Electron launch overall. A Sky Full Of SARs’ mission details: Launch window: NET July 21, NZST /July 20, UTC; Launch location: Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia; Launch Vehicle: Electron; Satellite Operator: Capella Space; Payload: SAR Earth-imaging Acadia satellite; Orbital Destination: 615km circular Earth orbit. Duyuru • Jul 05
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. to Report Q2, 2024 Results on Aug 08, 2024 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. announced that they will report Q2, 2024 results After-Market on Aug 08, 2024 Duyuru • Jun 06
Rocket Lab Successfully Completes Second Launch for NASA Climate Science Mission Rocket Lab USA, Inc. successfully completed the second of two Electron launches for NASA’s PREFIRE (Polar Radiant Energy in the Far-InfraRed Experiment) climate change-focused mission, completing a turnaround of two launches within eleven days. With both satellites now in orbit, they will crisscross the Arctic and Antarctic to study heat lost to space from the Earth’s polar regions. Heat loss measurements collected by the PREFIRE mission will help to improve climate and ice-loss models to better predict Earth’s ice, sea level, and weather changes. The mission is expected to operate for 10 months. Electron has now delivered 185 satellites to space across all its launches, with today’s mission being Rocket Lab’s 49th Electron launch overall and seventh mission of 2024. Electron remains the United States’ second-most frequently launched rocket annually and one of the most frequently launched rockets globally. Details for Rocket Lab’s 50th Electron launch will be released in the coming days. Duyuru • Jun 01
Rocket Lab Sets Date for Second NASA PREFIRE Launch Rocket Lab USA, Inc. confirmed the scheduled launch date for the second of two back-to-back Electron launches for NASA’s PREFIRE (Polar Radiant Energy in the Far-InfraRed Experiment) climate change-focused mission. The ‘PREFIRE and Ice’ launch is scheduled to take place on 1 June NZST just seven days after the first PREFIRE launch, ‘Ready, Aim, PREFIRE,’ which successfully launched on May 25th, 2024. ‘PREFIRE and Ice’ will lift-off from Launch Complex 1 in Mahia, New Zealand during a launch window that opens at 3:00 pm NZST (03:00 am, 1 June UTC). NASA’s PREFIRE mission consists of two shoebox-size cube satellites that will measure the amount of heat Earth radiates into space from Earth’s poles. Data from the PREFIRE mission will help researchers better predict how Earth’s ice, seas, and weather will change in a warming world. At the heart of the PREFIRE mission is Earth’s energy budget – the balance between incoming heat energy from the Sun and the outgoing heat given off by the planet. The difference between the two is what determines the planet’s temperature and climate. A lot of the heat radiated from the Arctic and Antarctica is emitted as far-infrared radiation, but there is currently no detailed measurement of this type of energy. The water vapor content of the atmosphere, along with the presence, structure, and composition of clouds, influences the amount of far-infrared radiation that escapes into space from Earth’s poles. Data collected from PREFIRE will give researchers information on where and when far-infrared energy radiates from the Arctic and Antarctic environments into space. Rocket Lab’s ability to launch dedicated missions to precise orbits in quick succession is critical to the success of PREFIRE. The mission requires two separate satellites to follow similar trajectories but along different paths to overlap with each other every few hours near the Arctic and Antarctica and capture accurate heat loss measurements. ‘PREFIRE and Ice’ will be Rocket Lab’s 49th Electron launch overall and seventh launch of 2024. Recent Insider Transactions • May 30
CFO, Secretary & Treasurer recently sold €247k worth of stock On the 24th of May, Adam Spice sold around 64k shares on-market at roughly €3.89 per share. This transaction amounted to 12% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. In the last 3 months, they made an even bigger sale worth €263k. Adam has been a net seller over the last 12 months, reducing personal holdings by €1.1m. Duyuru • May 27
Rocket Lab Successfully Launches First of Two Climate Science Satellites for Nasa Rocket Lab USA, Inc. launched the first of two back-to-back launches for NASA’s PREFIRE (Polar Radiant Energy in the Far-InfraRed Experiment) climate change-focused mission. Rocket Lab’s ability to launch dedicated missions to precise orbits on demand is critical to the success of PREFIRE. The mission requires two separate satellites to follow similar trajectories but along different paths to overlap with each other every few hours near the Arctic and Antarctica and capture accurate heat loss measurements. Both PREFIRE satellites are equipped with a device called a thermopile, similar to sensors found in household thermostats, to measure heat loss at far-infrared wavelengths which have never been systematically measured before. This data collected by the PREFIRE mission will help to improve climate and ice models and provide better predictions of how the planet’s sea level and weather are likely to change in the future. Duyuru • May 08
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. Provides Earnings Guidance for the Second Quarter of 2024 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. provided earnings guidance for the second quarter of 2024. For the quarter, company expects revenue between $105 million and $110 million. Reported Earnings • May 07
First quarter 2024 earnings released: US$0.09 loss per share (vs US$0.096 loss in 1Q 2023) First quarter 2024 results: US$0.09 loss per share (improved from US$0.096 loss in 1Q 2023). Revenue: US$92.8m (up 69% from 1Q 2023). Net loss: US$44.3m (loss narrowed 3.0% from 1Q 2023). Revenue is forecast to grow 33% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 16% growth forecast for the Aerospace & Defense industry in Germany. Duyuru • Apr 21
Rocket Lab USA, Inc., Annual General Meeting, Jun 12, 2024 Rocket Lab USA, Inc., Annual General Meeting, Jun 12, 2024. Agenda: To consider board changes. Duyuru • Apr 19
Dr. Sven Strohband to Not Stand for Re-Election to the Board of Directors of Rocket Lab USA, Inc Rocket Lab USA, Inc. announced that after 11 years of dedicated service, Dr. Sven Strohband will not stand for re-election to the company’s Board of Directors at the 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Dr. Strohband has served as a member of Rocket Lab's Board of Directors since 2013. As Managing Director at venture capital firm Khosla Ventures, he is a seasoned venture capital investor and deep tech leader who previously led technical diligence for six years at Mohr Davidow Ventures, and also led technical projects at Stanford and the Electronics Research Lab of Volkswagen. Dr. Strohband will continue to serve on Rocket Lab’s board until the 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on June 12, 2024. Board Change • Apr 09
High number of new and inexperienced directors There are 9 new directors who have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: 9 new directors. No experienced directors. No highly experienced directors. Founder, Chairman, President & CEO Peter Beck is the most experienced director on the board, commencing their role in 2021. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Lack of board continuity. Lack of experienced directors. 
