Rocket Lab Corporation announced it has signed another multi-launch deal with Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space Inc. in a deal that further strengthens the partnership with Rocket Lab as iQPS? primary launch provider. Three new dedicated Electron launches are contracted to lift-off from Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand from 2028, bringing the total number of Electron missions for iQPS to 15.
Seven launches have already taken place since 2023 with 100% mission success, demonstrating Electron?s leading role in deploying small satellite constellations with precision and regularity for the global market. This latest agreement is the second order of multiple launches by iQPS to be announced within six months and emphasizes the strong market demand for Rocket Lab?s dedicated launch services. Each launch for iQPS will also deploy the company?s QPS-SAR satellites from a Rocket Lab Motorized Lightband satellite separation system.
By leveraging its own in-house production of launch and space systems, Rocket Lab reduces scheduling risk and provides superior reliability that streamlines iQPS? constellation deployment over multiple missions. Rocket Lab?s next launch for iQPS is scheduled to take place no earlier than May 2026.
Rocket Lab Corporation is an end-to-end space company. The Company designs and manufactures small and medium-class rockets, spacecraft and spacecraft components, and related software and services to support the space economy. The Company delivers reliable launch services, satellite manufacture, spacecraft design services, spacecraft components, spacecraft manufacturing, and other spacecraft and on-orbit management solutions that make it easier to access space. Its Launch Services segment provides launch and launch-related services to customers on a dedicated mission or ride-share basis. Its Space Systems segment comprises the design and manufacture of spacecraft components and spacecraft program management services, space data applications, and mission operations. Its space systems solutions are the building blocks for spacecraft, which include composite structures, reaction wheels, star trackers, solar solutions, radios, separation systems, and command and control spacecraft software.
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