MISSION SUCCESS: Rocket Lab Launches 97th Electron Mission

September 26, 2026

Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB), a global leader in launch services and space systems, today launched its latest dedicated mission for Earth-monitoring constellation operator Synspective. 

The ‘Owlright Owlright Owlright’ mission launched from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand at 12:39 p.m. NZST on 26 September 2026, delivering the 13th StriX satellite directly into a 559km low Earth orbit. The deployment expands Synspective’s synthetic aperture radar (SAR) imaging constellation that provides high-resolution, all-weather, day-and-night imaging of the Earth's surface. 

Today’s mission was Rocket Lab’s 97th Electron launch and 18th launch this year, sustaining Electron’s position as the world’s most frequently-launched small-lift orbital rocket. 

Mission Highlights:

• Dedicated Constellation Delivery: Across a multi-year partnership, Electron has flawlessly deployed all 13 StriX satellites to orbit with 100% mission success.
• Reliable Flight Cadence: With 18 launches in 2026 so far, Rocket Lab continues to demonstrate the reliability and repeatability required to build out small satellite constellations with precision.
• Constellation Expansion: Following today’s mission, another 14 launches remain on schedule to deliver the rest of Synspective’s constellation to space by the end of the decade. 

Source : Rocket Lab USA