DealsJul 30, 2026, 06:03 AM
Rocket Lab Secures 3 New Electron Launches with iQPS
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Rocket Lab Corporation announced a new multi-launch deal with Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space, Inc (iQPS) for three dedicated Electron launches. This marks the third such booking in under a year, bringing the total number of launches booked with iQPS to 18. The missions, scheduled from late 2027, will deploy QPS-SAR satellites to build out iQPS' Earth-imaging constellation, further solidifying Electron's position as a leading small-lift launch vehicle.
Key Highlights
- Rocket Lab signed a deal for 3 new dedicated Electron launches with iQPS.
- This is the third multi-launch booking with iQPS in less than a year.
- Total launches booked with iQPS now stands at 18.
- Launches are scheduled from late 2027 from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1.
- Each mission will deploy a single QPS-SAR satellite to a 575km low Earth orbit.
- Rocket Lab's Motorized Lightband separation system was also purchased for all iQPS missions.
- Electron has deployed 7 QPS-SAR satellites with 100% mission success since 2023.
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