Read the latest positive news, breakthroughs, and inspiring stories about rocket lab, curated daily by BrightWire.
The U.S. Space Force just proved it can launch, chase, and photograph a satellite in orbit in less than four days. This breakthrough could revolutionize how America protects its space infrastructure from emerging threats.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Europe just took a major step toward revolutionizing GPS technology by launching its first navigation satellites in low Earth orbit. The Celeste mission could make location services faster, more accurate, and more reliable for everyone.
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.