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Rocket Lab Sets Date for Second NASA PREFIRE Launch

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Mercoledì, Maggio 29, 2024
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Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”), a global leader in launch services and space systems, today 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.

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  • Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”), a global leader in launch services and space systems, today 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.
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    Rocket Lab's Electron rocket lift's off for NASA's first PREFIRE launch on May 25 2024.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    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.
  • Rocket Lab has three launch pads at two launch sites, including two launch pads at a private orbital launch site located in New Zealand and a third launch pad in Virginia.

Rocket Lab Successfully Launches First of Two Climate Science Satellites for NASA

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Sabato, Maggio 25, 2024
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The launch deployed the first of two satellites for the PREFIRE mission to a 525km circular Low Earth Orbit.

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  • The launch deployed the first of two satellites for the PREFIRE mission to a 525km circular Low Earth Orbit.
  • Now that the first satellite has been successfully deployed, the second will follow on another dedicated Electron launch in just a few days.
  • Rocket Lab’s ability to launch dedicated missions to precise orbits on demand is critical to the success of PREFIRE.
  • Rocket Lab founder and CEO, Peter Beck, says: “Missions like PREFIRE demonstrate the unique benefit of Electron – dedicated launch for small satellites to precise orbits on precise schedules.

Launch Manifest Database of the Main Launch Vehicles Market Players 2024: Complete List of Successful, Failed, and Postponed Launch Manifests - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Giovedì, Maggio 23, 2024
Technology, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Satellite, Mission, Transport, Elon Musk, Phantom Space Corporation, Orbit, Virgin Galactic, SpaceX, Rocket Factory Augsburg, Blue Origin, Strategic planning, Rocket Lab, ABL Space Systems, Astra (American spaceflight company), Vector Launch, Database, Electron, Growth, Social Capital (venture capital), Indian Space Research Organisation, Interstellar Technologies, ISRO, Virgin Group, Relativity Space, Monitor, Communications satellite

The "Launch Manifest of the Main Launch Vehicles Market Players - Q1, 24" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Launch Manifest of the Main Launch Vehicles Market Players - Q1, 24" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • This report provides a complete list of successful, failed, and postponed launch manifests.
  • By targeting these potential customers, the Launch Manifest database can serve as a valuable resource, providing real-time or regularly updated information on launch schedules and activities of the major launch vehicles developers.
  • The comprehensive Launch Manifest of the Main Launch Vehicles Market Players will be useful to:
    Launch Vehicle Manufacturers: Launch vehicle manufacturers and developers can utilize the database to analyze their competitors' launch schedules, assess market trends, and strategically position their products and services in the competitive space launch industry.

EQS-News: Mynaric selected by Rocket Lab for Space Development Agency’s Tranche 2 Transport Layer – Beta Program

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Venerdì, Maggio 10, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, May 7, 2024 – Mynaric (NASDAQ: MYNA) (FRA: M0YN), a leading provider of industrialized, cost-effective and scalable laser communications products, today announced that it has been selected by Rocket Lab USA, Inc (NASDAQ: RKLB) to supply free space optical terminals for the Space Development Agency’s (SDA) Tranche 2 Transport Layer (T2TL) - Beta program.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, May 7, 2024 – Mynaric (NASDAQ: MYNA) (FRA: M0YN), a leading provider of industrialized, cost-effective and scalable laser communications products, today announced that it has been selected by Rocket Lab USA, Inc (NASDAQ: RKLB) to supply free space optical terminals for the Space Development Agency’s (SDA) Tranche 2 Transport Layer (T2TL) - Beta program.
  • Rocket Lab was awarded the 18-vehicle program in January 2024 .
  • The order of CONDOR Mk3 terminals is valued at approximately $15 million with deliveries beginning in 2025 and continuing into 2026.
  • Once completely fielded, Tranche 2 will provide global persistence for all capabilities in Tranche 1 plus demonstration of advanced tactical data links and future proliferated missions.

CesiumAstro Selected by Rocket Lab to Provide Multi-Beam Ka-Band Communications Payloads for its Space Development Agency Tranche 2 Transport Layer Constellation

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Martedì, Maggio 7, 2024
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CesiumAstro, an industry leader in active phased array communications technology for space and airborne systems, announced today that the company was selected by Rocket Lab (Nasdaq: RKLB) to provide its Vireo active electronically scanned array (AESA) radio frequency (RF) communications payload for integration on 18 space vehicles (SVs) supporting the Space Development Agency’s (SDA’s) Tranche 2 Transport Layer (T2TL).

Key Points: 
  • CesiumAstro, an industry leader in active phased array communications technology for space and airborne systems, announced today that the company was selected by Rocket Lab (Nasdaq: RKLB) to provide its Vireo active electronically scanned array (AESA) radio frequency (RF) communications payload for integration on 18 space vehicles (SVs) supporting the Space Development Agency’s (SDA’s) Tranche 2 Transport Layer (T2TL).
  • Image courtesy: CesiumAstro
    CesiumAstro’s Vireo payload is the culmination of more than seven years of the company’s AESA research, development, testing, and manufacturing.
  • When fully operational, the Transport Layer constellation will include hundreds of SVs operating in low-Earth orbit, including 90 total Beta Program configurations.
  • “We’re pleased to be flying the CesiumAstro Vireo communications payload,” said Rocket Lab’s Vice President of Space Systems, Brad Clevenger.

Rocket Lab Announces First Quarter 2024 Financial Results Reflecting Year-on-Year Revenue Growth of 69%, Sequential Quarterly Growth of 55%, and Continued Growth in Q2 2024

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Lunedì, Maggio 6, 2024
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Meaningful progress made on the production and testing of two Rocket Lab spacecraft for NASA’s ESCAPADE mission to Mars.

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  • Meaningful progress made on the production and testing of two Rocket Lab spacecraft for NASA’s ESCAPADE mission to Mars.
  • For the second quarter of 2024, Rocket Lab expects:
    Revenue between $105 million and $110 million.
  • ET) today to discuss these business highlights and financial results for our first quarter, to provide our outlook for the second quarter, and other updates.
  • The live webcast and a replay of the webcast will be available on Rocket Lab’s Investor Relations website: https://investors.rocketlabusa.com/events-and-presentations/events .

Rocket Lab Selects Subcontractors to Support SDA Satellite Constellation Development

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Lunedì, Maggio 6, 2024
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Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”), a global leader in launch services and space systems, today announced it has completed the selection of subcontractors to provide payloads and ground systems for the 18 satellites the Company is developing for SDA (Space Development Agency).

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  • Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”), a global leader in launch services and space systems, today announced it has completed the selection of subcontractors to provide payloads and ground systems for the 18 satellites the Company is developing for SDA (Space Development Agency).
  • As prime contractor, Rocket Lab also leads the procurement and integration of the payloads and other subsystems and has selected the following companies as subcontractors to support the program.
  • We’re excited to continue this heritage by delivering a reliable satellite constellation to SDA in support of PWSA,” said Rocket Lab founder and CEO, Peter Beck.
  • Rocket Lab spacecraft have been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars, as well as the first private commercial mission to Venus.

Redwire Selected by Rocket Lab to Provide Antennas for the Space Development Agency’s Transport Layer Tranche 2 Satellite Constellation

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Lunedì, Maggio 6, 2024
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Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW), a leader in space infrastructure for the next generation space economy, announced it has been contracted by Rocket Lab USA, Inc (NASDAQ: RKLB), a leading provider of space launch services and advanced satellite technology, to provide antennas and RF hardware for the recently announced Space Development Agency (SDA) Transport Layer Tranche 2 Beta variant satellites .

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  • Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW), a leader in space infrastructure for the next generation space economy, announced it has been contracted by Rocket Lab USA, Inc (NASDAQ: RKLB), a leading provider of space launch services and advanced satellite technology, to provide antennas and RF hardware for the recently announced Space Development Agency (SDA) Transport Layer Tranche 2 Beta variant satellites .
  • “Redwire is proud to partner with Rocket Lab in the development of the SDA's Tranche 2 Transport layer,” said Redwire Space Systems President Adam Biskner.
  • The first of the Beta variant Tranche 2 satellites is slated to be ready to launch in September 2026 .
  • The company was also selected to provide RF hardware and antennas for Tranche 1 satellites.

Rocket Lab Completes Archimedes Engine Build, Begins Engine Test Campaign

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Lunedì, Maggio 6, 2024
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Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”), a global leader in launch services and space systems, today announced it has completed the first full assembly of its Archimedes engine, the new 3D printed, reusable, rocket engine for the Company’s Neutron medium lift launch vehicle.

Key Points: 
  • Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”), a global leader in launch services and space systems, today announced it has completed the first full assembly of its Archimedes engine, the new 3D printed, reusable, rocket engine for the Company’s Neutron medium lift launch vehicle.
  • Rocket Lab has now begun an intensive test campaign that will feature a number of engine system activations leading up to a first Archimedes hot-fire.
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    The Archimedes test campaign will take place at Rocket Lab’s dedicated engine test stand at America’s largest rocket propulsion test site, NASA’s Stennis Space Center in Mississippi.
  • As an oxidizer rich staged combustion cycle powered by liquid oxygen and methane, Archimedes is a unique rocket engine of its thrust class, engine cycle, and propellant combination.

Exolaunch Successfully Deploys NASA’s ACS3 Satellite

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Mercoledì, Maggio 1, 2024
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Exolaunch, the global provider in launch mission management, integration, and satellite deployment services, provided its industry-leading deployment services for NASA’s Advanced Composite Solar Sail System (ACS3) satellite aboard Rocket Lab’s "Beginning of the Swarm" mission.

Key Points: 
  • Exolaunch, the global provider in launch mission management, integration, and satellite deployment services, provided its industry-leading deployment services for NASA’s Advanced Composite Solar Sail System (ACS3) satellite aboard Rocket Lab’s "Beginning of the Swarm" mission.
  • ACS3, which features a 12U nanosatellite bus built by Kongsberg NanoAvionics, is testing new structures for solar sail systems, which harness sunlight for propulsion.
  • The satellite was successfully deployed into orbit using Exolaunch’s flight-proven EXOpod deployer, emphasizing the company’s expertise in launch mission integration and reliable satellite deployment hardware.
  • “Exolaunch is honored to have been a part of NASA’s ACS3 mission,” commented Jake Cornish, US launch director at Exolaunch.