RKLB news
Rocket Lab is currently in the final countdown for its 'Owl By The Dozen' mission, which is scheduled to lift off from Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand at 3:15 AM UTC today, September 19, 2026. This mission is a dedicated launch for the Japanese Earth--imaging company Synspective, carrying their 12th StriX synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite into orbit. On the r/RKLB subreddit, the community is buzzing with excitement as this marks the company's 17th Electron launch of 2026, showcasing a significant increase in launch cadence compared to previous years. Beyond today's flight, the company's manifest is packed, with the '6x HawkEye 360' mission slated for September 30, 2026. Investors are also looking forward to the Q4 2026 milestone of delivering the first Neutron rocket to the launch pad and the anticipated closing of the $8 billion Iridium Communications acquisition in mid--2027.