Ten-Launch Deal Announced by Synspective, Rocket Lab
Brings Total Number of Electron Launches to 21 for the SAR Company
A new contract for a further 10 dedicated Electron launches for SAR satellite company Synspective has been announced by Rocket Lab. The deal brings the total number of upcoming Synspective missions to 21, marking the largest order of dedicated Electron missions with a single customer to date.
“Regular and reliable launch on a flexible schedule is essential to the build out of Synspective’s constellation.” Sir Peter Beck, Rocket Lab
Following the first launch agreement inked in June 2024, this second multi-launch contract within 18 months further solidifies Electron’s international expansion and leadership of the small lift launch market globally. This latest contract secures the launch of 21 StriX SAR satellites across multiple missions through to the end of the decade.
Rocket Lab has been Synspective’s sole launch provider to-date, successfully deploying six StriX satellites across six dedicated launches from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand. The next 21 Synspective launches will take place from the same launch site, with Rocket Lab’s schedule flexibility, tailored launch service, and streamlined operations central to Synspective’s decision to extend its previous multi-launch contract.
“Regular and reliable launch on a flexible schedule is essential to the build out of Synspective’s constellation, and Electron has been integral to this from the start as the sole launcher of all StriX satellites in space today,” said Rocket Lab founder and CEO, Sir Peter Beck. “It’s an honor to add another 10 StriX satellites to Electron’s launch manifest and continue our long-standing partnership with Synspective.”
“Rocket Lab’s precision and track record have consistently enabled us to stay on schedule and achieve our mission objectives,” said Dr. Motoyuki Arai, Synspective founder and CEO. “As we move forward with 21 launches, our continued collaboration is crucial to accelerating the deployment of our SAR satellites and the growth of our data platform.”
Electron’s reliability, proficiency at executing against rapid timelines, and satellite deployment accuracy to within meters of its target, has made it the commercial launch vehicle of choice for satellite operators wanting to build out their constellations with precision. The majority of Electron launches this year have either been the continuation of multi-launch contracts with commercial constellation customers or have completed the entire deployment of a constellation in less than a year.