Rocket Lab expects to complete four launches in 25 days. This brings its total Electron missions to 97 as of September 21, 2026. The company approaches 100 Electron launches. Rocket Lab holds more rockets in its New Zealand facility than ever before.
Rocket Lab integrates its acquisitions of Mynaric and Motiv Space Systems. It also proceeds with the planned transformative acquisition of Iridium. These deals aim to create a vertically integrated space platform. This platform combines launch services, satellite manufacturing, and on-orbit operations. The company's total backlog reached approximately $2.36 billion at the end of the second quarter.