Rocket Lab launched its 10th Synspective satellite on Friday, with shares closing up about 5%. The mission, named 'Ten Owl Of Ten,' lifted off from Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand and placed the payload into a 552-km low Earth orbit as part of Synspective's StriX radar-based imaging constellation. The launch marked Rocket Lab's 12th launch of the year and brought the company's total mission count to 91. All 10 satellites in Synspective's StriX network have now been launched through Rocket Lab, maintaining a 100% client success record. Synspective has booked 17 additional launches with Rocket Lab to complete constellation deployment by the end of the decade.
Rocket Lab Deploys Synspective's 10th StriX Satellite Into 552-km Orbit
The mission lifted off early on Friday from Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand, placing a satellite into a 552-km low Earth orbit. Synspective's StriX constellation uses synthetic aperture radar (SAR) technology for Earth imaging. All 10 operational satellites in the constellation have been deployed aboard Rocket Lab's Electron rocket. Rocket Lab configured a specialized Electron fairing for the mission to accommodate the StriX satellite's dimensions. The company stated the partnership continues to maintain a 100% mission success rate.
Synspective Books 17 Additional Rocket Lab Launches Through End of Decade
Synspective has booked 17 additional missions with Rocket Lab to complete full constellation deployment by the end of the decade. The next launch is scheduled for early third quarter, according to the company statement. Rocket Lab stated it continues to advance Electron's position as "the world's most frequently launched small-lift orbital rocket."
NASA Awards Rocket Lab Three Electron Launches for 2027 Missions
Rocket Lab has been selected by NASA to conduct three Electron rocket launches across two missions: PolSIR and TSIS-2. The PolSIR missions are scheduled no earlier than June 2027, while TSIS-2 is set for early 2027.
RKLB Stock Closes 5% Higher, Gains 22% Year-to-Date
Shares of Rocket Lab closed up about 5% on Friday following the successful Synspective launch. At the time of writing, the RKLB stock was up 1% in after-hours trading. The RKLB stock has gained nearly 22% year-to-date. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment for RKLB had turned 'bullish' from 'neutral' a day ago. Over the past seven days, message volume around the stock has surged 545%, while its retail watcher base rose 0.8% during the same period.
FAQ
What did Rocket Lab launch on Friday?
Rocket Lab launched its 10th satellite for Synspective on Friday. The mission, named "Ten Owl Of Ten," placed the payload into a 552-km low Earth orbit as part of Synspective's StriX radar-based imaging constellation.
How many total missions has Rocket Lab completed?
The launch brought Rocket Lab's total mission count to 91. The company stated it was the 12th launch of the year.
When are Rocket Lab's next scheduled launches?
Synspective's next launch with Rocket Lab is scheduled for early third quarter. Rocket Lab's NASA missions are scheduled no earlier than June 2027 for PolSIR and early 2027 for TSIS-2.
