US EditionRocket Lab Launches BlackSky Satellite
- On June 3, 2025, Rocket Lab conducted the 'Full Stream Ahead' mission from its primary launch facility on the Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand, successfully placing a BlackSky Gen-3 satellite into a circular orbit approximately 470 kilometers above Earth.
- This launch followed BlackSky's ongoing contract for four Electron missions in 2025 to expand its Gen-3 low Earth orbit constellation, with the first mission occurring in February 2025.
- The mission represents Rocket Lab’s 65th Electron launch, the seventh successful mission in 2025, and continues Electron’s 100% success rate as the preferred vehicle for small satellite deployments.
- Brian O’Toole, BlackSky CEO, noted their partnership with Rocket Lab provides agility in deploying satellite capacity, while founder Peter Beck called the launch another addition to Electron’s reliable orbital access record.
- The launch strengthens BlackSky’s real-time Earth observation capabilities supporting government and commercial customers, indicating sustained demand for frequent, low-latency satellite imaging services.
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