Next Electron Launch for Constellation Operator Kinéis Scheduled
Rocket Lab Targets February 4 for IOT 4 You and Me Mission
The next Electron launch for IoT connectivity provider Kinéis has been scheduled by Rocket Lab. The “IOT 4 You and Me” mission is scheduled to launch during a window that opens on February 4th NZDT.
“Last year we launched three dedicated missions for Kinéis, deploying 15 satellites to precise and tailored orbits to get the constellation up and running rapidly."
Peter Beck, Rocket Lab
Within the multi-day window, there is an instantaneous launch opportunity daily at 09:43 am NZDT (20:43 UTC). The launch will take place from Rocket Lab’s private orbital launch site, Launch Complex 1, in New Zealand. The mission is the fourth of five dedicated Electron launches booked by Kinéis in a multi-launch contract that will see Rocket Lab deploy an entire constellation of 25 IoT satellites. The first three missions were successfully launched by Electron in June, September and November 2024.
“IOT 4 You and Me” is Rocket Lab’s first scheduled launch of 2025, with the company expecting this year to exceed its record-breaking launch cadence of 16 launches across Electron and HASTE achieved in 2024.
“Last year we launched three dedicated missions for Kinéis, deploying 15 satellites to precise and tailored orbits to get the constellation up and running rapidly," said Rocket Lab founder and CEO, Peter Beck. "We’re excited to continue the relationship in 2025 with our first mission off the pad for the year.”
“IOT 4 You and Me” will be Rocket Lab’s first mission of 2025 and the Company’s 59th Electron launch overall. Rocket Lab’s 2025 launch manifest includes Electron missions for commercial and government customers, as well as HASTE missions from Launch Complex 2. Launch windows for each will be announced in due course.