Rocket Lab
A page on companies in our space tech coverage, part of our tech reporting, alongside the 33 reports filed on it so far.
The Exploration Company Raises $450 Million for Nyx Capsule
European startup The Exploration Company has raised $450 million in Series C funding to develop its Nyx reusable cargo capsule and Storm reusable...
HyImpulse Targets 5 October for Second SR75 Flight
German launch firm HyImpulse could launch its SR75 suborbital rocket from Scotland's SaxaVord Spaceport as early as 5 October, according to maritime...
ESA Reviews Rocket Capacity as Amazon Orders Pressure Launch
The European Space Agency is assessing if its current rocket fleet can handle a satellite launch demand surge expected to peak around 2030, driven by...
Rocket Lab Launches Synspective's Latest StriX Satellite
Rocket Lab has launched Synspective's newest StriX synthetic aperture radar satellite to a 575 km orbit on its Electron rocket, marking the 11th...
Isar Aerospace's Spectrum Rocket Reaches Orbit on First
Isar Aerospace successfully launched its Spectrum rocket from Norway, deploying five CubeSats. This marks the first privately funded European orbital...
Isar Aerospace Launches First Payload Mission Tonight
Isar Aerospace will launch its Spectrum rocket's second flight tonight from Norway, carrying six payloads for the first time as part of its...
Sentinel-3C Launch Secures Climate Monitoring Continuity
Sentinel-3C will launch on 15 September on a Vega-C rocket from French Guiana, joining Sentinel-3A and 3B to ensure uninterrupted climate data...
China’s Rocket Startups Tie Orbital Flights to IPO Plans
Chinese commercial space firms must achieve orbital insertion with reusable medium-to-large launch vehicles to qualify for STAR Market listings...
Ariane 6 Launches Advanced Weather Satellite
The Ariane 6 rocket launched the 3.8-tonne MTG-I2 weather satellite from Europe's Spaceport in Kourou, marking the vehicle's first flight to a
PLD Space and HyImpulse Secure Major Funding for European
Two European launch companies, Spain's PLD Space and Germany's HyImpulse, have closed significant funding rounds to support their rocket development
Astroscale Picks Isar for 2027 Debris Removal
Astroscale Japan has selected Isar Aerospace's Spectrum rocket to launch its ADRAS-J2 mission in FY2027. The mission aims to capture and deorbit a...
Vega-C Encapsulates FLEX and Sentinel-3C Satellites
The FLEX and Sentinel-3C satellites are now enclosed in the Vega-C rocket's fairing in French Guiana. Liftoff is set for September 15 at 03:21 CEST.
HyImpulse raises €50M for rocket development
German launch provider HyImpulse has extended its Series A funding round by €50 million, bringing total funding to €125 million.
MaiaSpace Validates Maia Rocket Upper Stage
MaiaSpace has completed a key test for its Maia rocket's upper stage, keeping the vehicle on track for its planned orbital debut in 2027.
PLD Space secures €108M for Miura 5 rocket
Spanish launch firm PLD Space adds €108 million to its Series C funding, bringing the total to €288 million. The capital will support...
MTG-I2 Satellite Launched on Ariane 6
The MTG-I2 weather satellite launched on August 27, 2026, aboard an Ariane 6 rocket from French Guiana. It will provide high-resolution imagery of...
Ariane 6 launches MTG-I2 weather satellite
An Ariane 6 rocket has launched the 3.8-tonne MTG-I2 weather satellite from Europe's Spaceport in Kourou. The mission, featuring a...
Ariane 6 Launches Weather Satellite
Europe's Ariane 6 rocket successfully delivered the MTG-I2 weather satellite to geostationary transfer orbit on August 27, confirming its operational
Ariane 6 to launch MTG-I2 weather satellite
Arianespace will launch the MTG-I2 weather satellite on an Ariane 62 rocket on August 27, 2026. The mission, designated VA270, will be the fourth...
Ariane 6 Launches MTG-I2 Weather Satellite
Arianespace has launched the MTG-I2 weather satellite on a dedicated Ariane 62 rocket. The mission marks the vehicle's ninth flight and its first to...
NASA's Roman Telescope launches Sunday
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is scheduled to launch on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Kennedy Space Center on Sunday morning.
PLD Space, Isar Aerospace, and Rocket
ESA has awarded over 500 million euro to PLD Space, Isar Aerospace, and Rocket Factory Augsburg for the European Launch Challenge, with MaiaSpace...
ESA awards €544M to three launchers in ELC
The European Space Agency signed contracts worth €543.6 million with Isar Aerospace, Rocket Factory Augsburg and PLD Space on 27 August, as part of...
ESA to Modify Ariane 6 for Future Nuclear-Powered Argonaut Missions
ESA will adapt the Ariane 6 rocket for future Argonaut lunar lander missions that carry a Radioisotope Power System. The modifications are not...