Rocket Lab Announces Rapid Follow-Up Launch
Rocket Lab Corporation, a global leader in launch services and space systems, has scheduled its next Electron mission to lift off from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand on November 20, 2025. This launch is set to occur less than 48 hours after a successful mission from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 2 in Virginia.
Mission Details
The mission, named ‘Follow My Speed’, is planned to deploy a single satellite for a confidential commercial customer during a launch window opening at 12:15 UTC on that day.
Record-Breaking Year
This upcoming launch will mark Rocket Lab’s 18th Electron launch within 2025, surpassing its previous annual record of 16 launches. The prior mission was Rocket Lab's 75th overall launch and represented their latest HASTE mission. These back-to-back launches from sites in opposite hemispheres highlight the company's quick turnaround and responsive space capabilities.
"This next launch will take the Company to a record 18 launches in one year."
— Rocket Lab Corporation
Operational Achievement
The rapid succession of launches demonstrates Rocket Lab’s ability to execute space missions efficiently from different global launch sites, reinforcing their status as a leader in frequent and reliable access to space.
About Rocket Lab
- A leading space company providing launch services, spacecraft, payloads, and satellite components.
- Electron rocket is the world's most frequently launched orbital small rocket.
- HASTE rocket supports hypersonic test launches for U.S. government and allied nations.
- Neutron launch vehicle in development aims for medium-class missions including constellation deployment and national security.
"Rocket Lab’s rapid and responsive space capabilities are demonstrated by the mission scheduling and back-to-back launches over the past 12 months."
Author's summary: Rocket Lab continues to push the envelope with its record 18 Electron launches in 2025, showcasing unmatched launch cadence and global operational reach.
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