Rocket Lab Secures Largest-Ever Electron Commercial Deal: 20-Launch Contract for Synspective

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Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by GlobeNewswire Rocket Lab Secures Largest-Ever Electron Commercial Deal: 20-Launch Contract for SynspectiveAuthor of the article:The deal marks Rocket Lab’s single largest commercial launch contract for Electron to date, reinforcing Electron’s position as the world’s most in-demand rocket for small satellite constellation deploymentTHIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountLONG BEACH, Calif., Sept. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or the “Company”), a global leader in launch services and space systems, today announced it has signed a multi-year launch agreement for 20 new Electron missions with Tokyo-based Earth observation company Synspective.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.The contract is the largest commercial launch contract for Electron in Rocket Lab’s history and brings the total number of Electron missions for Synspective to 47 – the most of any Rocket Lab launch customer. The remaining terms of the deal are undisclosed.Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againRocket Lab will launch 20 StriX synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellites to sun-synchronous orbit (SSO) from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1. The missions are scheduled to take place annually from 2028 through 2031, accelerating Synspective’s goal to build a comprehensive satellite constellation capable of imaging any location on Earth within hours, day or night, and through any weather conditions.Sir Peter Beck, Rocket Lab founder and CEO, says: “When constellation builders want control over their destiny, they come to Rocket Lab. Synspective was one of Electron’s earliest customers and together we have proven that tailored, dedicated launch is the fastest and most reliable path to scaling small satellite constellations. Signing twenty launches in a single deal is a massive vote of confidence not just in Electron, but in the launch cadence, mission reliability, and orbital precision that Rocket Lab consistently delivers.”This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.Dr. Motoyuki Arai, Synspective founder and CEO, says: “Electron’s precision and reliability have played a central role in steadily scaling our StriX constellation. Through this process, our partnership has grown into something built not only on technical progress but on a deep, team-level trust between us. On behalf of Synspective, I would like to once again express our gratitude for the quality of service, the flexibility, and the truly excellent team behind it. Securing another 20 dedicated launches now gives us long-term certainty for our constellation expansion – a powerful booster toward building the infrastructure needed for a resilient future. We look forward to continuing this journey together.”Today’s launch agreement is the latest in a wave of multi-launch contracts awarded to Rocket Lab this year, pushing the Company’s launch backlog beyond 100 missions. At a time when global launch capacity is bottlenecked and constellation operators face mounting pressure on tight timelines to deploy and replenish their constellations, Rocket Lab stands apart as the proven alternative delivering unmatched reliability and rapid operational cadence.This advertisement has not loaded yet.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.Rocket Lab Media Murielle Bakermedia@rocketlabusa.comAbout Rocket LabRocket 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 important missions from constellation deployment to missile defense. Rocket Lab’s satellites and components have powered more than 1,700 missions in Earth orbit, as well as deep-space exploration of the Moon, Mars, and beyond. Learn more at www.rocketlabcorp.com.Forward Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. We intend such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). 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