Rocket Lab, a leading aerospace company, continues to make significant strides in space exploration and technology development. Below are some of their recent achievements and upcoming missions:

• May 17: Launched the “The Sea God Sees” mission, deploying iQPS’s QPS-SAR-10 satellite into a 575 km orbit. This was the third mission for iQPS and the second in a multi-launch contract aiming to expand their Earth observation constellation. [Source]
• May 13: Successfully completed the third Earth return mission for Varda Space Industries using the Pioneer spacecraft, demonstrating rapid re-entry capabilities and supporting orbital manufacturing initiatives. [Source]

• June 2025: Scheduled to launch the third iQPS mission, continuing the deployment of their SAR satellite constellation. [Source]
• Q1 2026: Set to launch NASA’s Aspera mission, an astrophysics science mission designed to study the formation and evolution of galaxies using ultraviolet light observations. [Source]

• Neutron Rocket Development: Progressing towards the debut of the reusable Neutron rocket in the second half of 2025, with plans for sea-based landings to enhance reusability and reduce costs. [Source]
• Hypersonic Testing Contracts: Engaged in major hypersonic defense contracts with the U.S. and U.K., utilizing the HASTE (Hypersonic Accelerator Suborbital Test Electron) launch vehicle to support advanced testing capabilities. [Source]

For more detailed information and updates on Rocket Lab’s missions and programs, you can visit their official website.