Rocket Lab
@RocketLab • 629,905 subscribers
Official account for Rocket Lab, the end-to-end space company. We build rockets and spacecraft that open access to space to improve life on Earth.
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Nine years ago today, we launched Electron for the first time. Later this year, Electron is expected to reach 100 launches, likely making it the fastest privately developed orbital rocket to hit that milestone. From “It’s a test” to one of the world’s highest cadence launch vehicles in under a decade. Here's a little walk down memory lane from that first historic launch.
Rocket Lab220,928 views • 10 days ago
LIFTOFF! Electron is on its way to space once again for @Synspective🚀
Rocket Lab151,572 views • 13 days ago
Rocket Lab Robotics is coming 🤖 Our acquisition strategy is proven and effective: identify the best space technologies that have struggled to scale, and bring them into the Rocket Lab ecosystem. That’s what we’re doing with Motiv Space Systems, adding Mars-proven robotics heritage to our rapidly expanding capabilities. As leaders in motion control systems and precision mechanisms, Motiv will also bring in-house traditionally costly and supply-constrained spacecraft components including solar array drive assemblies, antenna and propulsion gimbals, filter wheels, focus mechanisms, and precision drive electronics.
Rocket Lab213,779 views • 24 days ago
Meet Gauss: Our new in-house designed and built electric propulsion system. Electric propulsion satellite thrusters have historically proven extremely difficult to produce in high volumes, causing supply chain fragility for national security and commercial constellation operators alike. We’ve already established the Gauss production line, designed to produce more than 200 thrusters per year, ensuring we can supply thrusters on demand in large quantities.
Rocket Lab465,312 views • 1 month ago
Successful stage separation test campaign ✅ We're validating stage separation for Neutron, one of the most novel rocket separation systems ever designed. From sep system design, component testing and qualification, GSE design, manufacturing, commissioning, and operations planning through to test execution - we're proving out the technology behind one of Neutron's most critical events for mission success. Up next: moving into intentional off-nominal separation events with non-flight test articles to further push the system's resilience.
Rocket Lab233,187 views • 27 days ago
LIFTOFF for Electron! "The Wisdom God Guides" is on its way to space for iQPS / QPS研究所/QPSホールディングス.
Rocket Lab1,512,410 views • 5 months ago
Turning sunlight into survival - the role Rocket Lab solar cells play in the Artemis missions.
Rocket Lab102,796 views • 21 days ago
Our largest launch contract yet: 20x new HASTE launches for Department of War 🇺🇸 to accelerate hypersonics for America. We're delivering reliable, modern hypersonic capabilities to the nation with speed and affordability - and the first mission in this block of launches is just months away🚀
Rocket Lab205,148 views • 2 months ago
LIFTOFF! Electron is on its way to space for JAXA(Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) 🚀
Rocket Lab113,053 views • 1 month ago
LIFTOFF! Electron is on its way to orbit with the NEONSAT-1A satellite for KAISTPR
Rocket Lab214,162 views • 4 months ago
Neutron testing continues at our Space Structures Complex in Middle River with the interstage on the test stand ready for its qualification campaign. We're running a series of static load tests and applying ~1,000 tonnes of force to simulate flight loads on the way to orbit.
Rocket Lab153,988 views • 3 months ago
Searching for signs of ancient life, understanding the Red Planet's climate and geology, and preparing for future human exploration. NASA's ambitious and important goals at Mars require reliable communications. Rocket Lab's Mars Telecommunications Orbiter makes that possible on a rapid timeline.
Rocket Lab75,286 views • 1 month ago
Propulsion is in our DNA 🧬 Rutherford engines have powered 85 launches. Curie has deployed more than 250 payloads to precise orbits. And Archimedes will power Neutron’s launches and landings. Now we’ve added our Gauss Hall thruster to enable in-space propulsion for demanding missions at constellation scale.
Rocket Lab67,348 views • 1 month ago
