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Rocket Lab Hits 100 Electron Launches, Fastest Commercial Rocket to Reach the Milestone

  • Rocket Lab achieved its 100th Electron launch on November 14, 2026, setting a new record for the fastest commercially developed rocket to reach 100 flights.
  • The "Mountain God Rises" mission launched from Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand at 6:30 p.m. to deploy the YAMATSUMI-II synthetic aperture radar satellite for iQPS.
  • The YAMATSUMI-II satellite was successfully placed into a 575km low Earth orbit, marking Rocket Lab's 11th Electron launch for iQPS with a 100% success rate since 2023.
  • iQPS has booked seven additional dedicated Electron launches through 2030 to complete its satellite constellation.
  • Sir Peter Beck, Rocket Lab founder & CEO, credited the team's dedication to 3D-printed engines, carbon-composite construction, & dual-hemisphere operations for the milestone.
  • Electron has deployed hundreds of satellites since 2017 for commercial, government, & scientific clients from launch sites in New Zealand & Virginia.
  • Rocket Lab has already booked the next 100 Electron launches & is using the platform's operational foundation to develop the Neutron medium-lift rocket.
  • The company's satellites & components have supported over 1,700 missions including Earth orbit, lunar, & Mars exploration.
Company
Rocket Lab Corporation
Keywords
Nasdaq:RKLB, Rocket Lab Corporation, $RKLB, Electron, Electron Launch