Just want to mention there are users collecting misleading block lists. @haymarketatdawn.bsky.social has added me to the "Likely to use all the slurs " moderation list. I do not use slurs, but based on my posts it is likely the list editor(s) just don't like my critical take on Elon Musk and SpaceX.
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Another multi-launch deal for Electron 🚀🚀🚀 We've added 3x new launches to the manifest for iQPS to deploy their QPS-SAR satellites to space, bringing the total number of missions to 15 and continuing Electron's role of primary launcher for their constellation.
Our next launch for iQPS is NET May.
I tend to agree. This video illustrates the problem of extreme concentration of power and wealth the SpaceX listing driven development represents by explaining why Musk cut Starlink from Russia (spoiler: it's certainly not the cause of Ukraine). youtu.be/nHzHmkISvsE?...
Rideshare is great for some. Not for others.
A dedicated launch on Electron gives small sat customers control over schedule, orbit, launch site, and payload processing.
Plus, when you fly dedicated on Electron you get to name the mission 😉
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EU builds Iris^2 comsat cluster on Ariane 6, later the reusable Next/Themis. Eutelsat OneWeb on ISRO etc. launchers. Rocket Lab has space systems division with flatellite product for comsat clusters, upcoming reusable Neutron as 1st US cost-competitive Falcon 9 rival and EU, Jpn sat cluster clients.
Rocket Lab has received regulatory approval to acquire Mynaric ✅
The transaction has been approved by Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy. As a result we expect the transaction to close in April.
MISSION SUCCESS 🚀
Payload deployment confirmed for our 85th Electron launch. Welcome to orbit, @esa.int. 'The Daughter Of The Stars' is home.
On the same topic a good summary on European space dependency on US and how Europe is fixing it.
youtu.be/ZQLEoaSbfRA?...
Musk's SpaceX lost a $10B opportunity because of Trump policies. Europe wants space access sovereignty and despite current cost difference, the reusable Ariane Next/Themis may later mostly fix this as a platform to deliver the Iris^2 satellite cluster, a rival to Starlink. youtu.be/8qDy-w-K75g?...
Yes. Writing from my Prius. Rocket-like acceleration and loud engines should be the realm for orbital access - where they are the most cost-efficient way known to man for moving between the source and destination.
MISSION SUCCESS! Payload deployment confirmed on our 84th Electron mission. Another StriX satellite is in orbit for Synspective's Earth observation constellation for Japan 🦉🦉🦉🦉🦉🦉🦉🦉
It's launch day for Electron and our latest mission for Synspective. Horizontal checks are complete and the rocket is now vertical on the pad at LC-1.
'Eight Days A Week' is scheduled for liftoff NET:
🚀 7:10 am NZDT
🚀 3:10 am JST
🚀 18:10 UTC
🚀 2:10 pm EDT
🚀 11:10 am PDT
Our largest launch contract yet: 20x new HASTE launches for Department of War to accelerate hypersonics for America. We're delivering reliable, modern hypersonic capabilities to the nation with speed and affordability - and the first mission in this block of launches is just months away.
Rocket Lab raising cash up to $1B is the right move to really capitalize on its ascension to be one of the most successful space sector growth companies with unparalleled frugality. If this can now faster scale up Neutron cadence and reuse this will just print money.
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T-6 days to launch for "Daughter Of The Stars" - Electron's 85th launch and first time flying a dedicated mission for the European Space Agency @esa.int 🛰️🛰️.
Integration and encapsulation is now complete, with ESA's 2x satellites secured to Electron inside its nose cone and ready for launch.
MISSION SUCCESS for Rocket Lab's 83rd Electron launch, deploying a single Earth observation satellite to a 470km LEO for the "Insight At Speed Is A Friend Indeed" mission.
Hats off to a decision that manifests true leadership. Looking forward to seeing big decisions truly beneficial to Canadian sovereignty, such as those related to a certain company in Linköping, Sweden. 🇨🇦🇸🇪💪
Why does Mars matter, and why do we need to talk to it?
Find out how Rocket Lab's Mars Telecommunications Orbiter will make NASA's Mars strategy possible and why you should care. rocketlabcorp.com/updates/6-re...
Rocket Lab & the SDA have officially kicked off work on Tracking Layer Tranche 3.
Fantastic to get the teams together, align on the mission, & get ready to build the next gen of missile warning, tracking, and defense space vehicles. This program really matters and we’re proud to be part of it.
81 launches and counting
MISSION SUCCESS! Payload deployment is confirmed for the ‘Bridging The Swarm’ mission for KAIST.
✅ 2nd launch in 8 days
✅ 81st launch in total
✅ 100% mission success in 2026
Hungry Hippo is safely delivered and unwrapped inside Neutron's Assembly & Integration Complex in Virginia. Next up: checkouts before onsite testing. #grwm #unboxingvideo
Launch rehearsal is complete for our next Electron launch: the "Bridging The Swarm" dedicated mission for KAIST headed to a 540km low Earth orbit for the NEONSAT constellation.
Launch window opens tomorrow:
🚀1:55 pm NZDT, Jan 30
🚀00:55 UTC, Jan 30
🚀7:55 pm EST, Jan 29
🚀4:55 pm PST, Jan 29
We're getting ready 🚀 Preparations have begun for tonight's mission for Open Cosmos on Electron from LC-1.
Launch window opens:
🚀 11:52 pm NZDT, Jan 22
🚀 10:52 UTC, Jan 22
🚀 5:52 am ET, Jan 22
🚀 2:52 am PT, Jan 22
🚀 10:52 am GMT, Jan 22
Update on Neutron Stage 1 qualification testing. rocketlabcorp.com/updates/rock...
The ESCAPADE mission has won an
@erdayastronaut.bsky.social Astro Award! 🎉
We're proud to be recognized for our role in making interplanetary science and exploration possible at unprecedented speeds and for a fraction of the cost of traditional missions.
Launch update:🚀Due to strong winds and incoming bad weather, we're rescheduling our launch attempt for Open Cosmos. New launch date will be later this week, weather pending.
Wet Dress Rehearsal is complete and Electron is ready for its 1st launch of the year with Open Cosmos - though strong winds are a watch item for the launch attempt tomorrow.
Launch window opens:
🚀 12:09 am NZDT, Jan 21
🚀 6:09 am ET, Jan 20
🚀 03:09 am PT, Jan 20
🚀 11:09 am GMT, Jan 20
