MISSION SUCCESS: Rocket Lab Launches 96th Electron Mission
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MAHIA, New Zealand, Sept. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB), a global leader in launch services and space systems, today successfully launched the latest Earth-observation satellite to space for synthetic aperture radar (SAR) company, Synspective. The 'Owl By The Dozen' mission launched from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand at 3:22pm NZST on September 19, 2026 and delivered the 12 th StriX satellite directly into an exact 572km low Earth orbit for Synspective's Earth-monitoring constellation. The launch marks Rocket Lab's 96th Electron flight and its 17th launch of 2026, underscoring Electron's unmatched operational cadence in commercial small-lift launch globally. This mission also extends Rocket Lab's 100% mission success record across its multi-year launch partnership with Synspective. Mission Highlights: 'Owl By The Dozen' launch images: click here 'Owl By The Dozen' launch broadcast: click here Rocket Lab Media Contact Murielle Baker m***@rocketlabusa.com About Rocket Lab Rocket Lab (Nasdaq: RKLB) is an end-to-end space company delivering rockets, satellites, and spacecraft components for commercial, government, and defense missions. Driven by its industry-leading small-lift rockets Electron and HASTE and its upcoming reusable Neutron medium-lift rocket, Rocket Lab delivers reliable and responsive launch for the world's most...
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