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A small rocket company is proving that innovation and persistence pay off, posting record revenue and securing enough work to last years. Rocket Lab's success shows how ambitious startups can compete with giants when they focus on solving real problems.
A Japanese Earth-observing satellite reached orbit early Wednesday morning aboard a Rocket Lab rocket, marking another milestone in building a 36-satellite constellation that will monitor our planet around the clock. The launch succeeded after a last-second abort delayed the mission by five weeks.
A major space company just made launching satellites as simple as shipping a container. Rocket Lab's new portable spaceport can deploy anywhere in the world to launch missions on demand.
After a month-long delay, Rocket Lab is launching a South Korean satellite designed to monitor natural disasters in near-real time. The mission represents a major step forward in protecting lives through better early warning systems.
A California space company just landed its biggest contract yet to build satellites that will keep America safe from orbit. Rocket Lab will create two watchful eyes in space to track potential threats 22,000 miles above Earth.
Rocket Lab just landed its biggest contract ever—a $266 million deal with the U.S. Space Force that will bring up to 18 launches and a brand new Alaska launch site online by 2026. The move marks a major expansion for the company and gives the military more capacity to test critical defense technology.
California's Rocket Lab just acquired satellite communications giant Iridium for $8 billion, marking the largest deal in the company's history. The merger combines Rocket Lab's manufacturing and launch prowess with Iridium's 2.5 million customer network spanning the globe.
Rocket Lab kicked off 2026 with its 80th flawless Electron launch, delivering two satellites into orbit for new customer Open Cosmos. The company continues its perfect track record after completing 21 missions with 100% success in 2025.
A New Zealand rocket just delivered another eye in the sky that can see through clouds and darkness. Japan's growing satellite network is getting closer to providing real-time Earth images to users worldwide.
A small rocket company is helping Japan build a constellation of all-weather satellites that can spot disasters even in darkness. Friday's launch marks the ninth mission in a partnership that's revolutionizing emergency response from space.
Sir Peter Beck, who launched water rockets as a teen at James Hargest College, returned to cut the ribbon on his former school's new Science and Innovation Centre. The Rocket Lab founder's journey from Invercargill student to space industry leader shows what's possible when schools invest in science education.
A New Zealand rocket company just kicked off 2026 with its 80th successful launch, delivering two satellites into orbit for a European space startup building a new communications network. The mission shows how reliable small rocket launches are making space more accessible than ever.
Rocket Lab just pulled off its 81st successful launch and second mission in eight days, sending South Korea's NEONSAT-1A satellite into orbit. The California-based company is ramping up its launch pace to help countries monitor disasters and keep people safer from space.
A California aerospace company just proved the U.S. can respond to space threats faster than ever imagined. Rocket Lab launched, tracked, and photographed a military satellite in less than 59 hours, crushing every deadline.
A New Zealand rocket company just launched its 80th mission, sending two satellites into orbit for a new customer building a global communication network. The flawless start to 2026 shows how routine and reliable space access has become.
Rocket Lab just pulled off its second successful space launch in eight days, sending a South Korean Earth observation satellite into orbit. The company's rapid-fire launches signal growing momentum in making space more accessible for science and safety missions worldwide.
A rocket just sent eight Japanese satellites to space, including one with an antenna that unfolds like origami to 25 times its original size. This innovative mission shows how space technology is getting smarter and more compact.
A New Zealand rocket company just delivered Europe's navigation satellites to orbit with pinpoint precision, marking a milestone in making space access reliable for nations worldwide. The flawless launch continues an unbroken success streak for government missions.
A New Zealand rocket company just shattered records by launching a military satellite in less than 17 hours after receiving the go-ahead. This breakthrough proves we can respond to space threats faster than ever imagined.
China just became the third nation ever to catch a returning rocket booster at sea, joining SpaceX and Blue Origin in the reusable space race. The dramatic vertical landing marks a turning point for space exploration costs worldwide.
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