Two Launches in Two Days from Two Hemispheres
Rocket Lab Notes Launch Cadence Milestone
When the “Follow My Speed” mission lifted off from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 in Mahia, New Zealand on November 20, it marked a milestone for Rocket Lab in the launch cadence realm. It was the second launch in two days from its launch sites in two hemispheres, setting a new annual launch record for the Company: 18 Electron launches in 2025 with 100% mission success.
“These two launches serve as great examples of the team’s skill at delivering mission success.”
Sir Peter Beck, Rocket Lab
Follow my Speed launched just two days after the Company’s latest launch from Launch Complex 2 on Wallops Island, Virginia, Rocket Lab’s third HASTE launch this year and sixth mission overall involving its suborbital variant of Electron for hypersonic technology test flights.
These milestone events further solidify Electron’s position as the world’s most frequently launched small orbital rocket. Rocket Lab has increased the annual launch cadence of Electron by 1,700% in less than a decade, driven by international demand for its responsive space capabilities and proven execution with pinpoint payload deployment accuracy.
“Electron once again proves why it is the champion of small launch globally. These two launches serve as great examples of the team’s skill at delivering mission success for our customers anywhere, anytime, and no matter the mission profile – from a suborbital hypersonic technology demonstration to a commercial orbital mission, all within 48 hours and from opposite sides of the world,” said Rocket Lab founder and CEO, Sir Peter Beck. “This new annual record is a proud moment for a remarkable team that continues to set new benchmarks for the launch industry.”