🚀 Rocket Lab’s 70th Electron Launch: A Night of Precision and Progress On the evening of August 23, 2025, Rocket Lab marked a major milestone with the successful launch of its 70th Electron mission, aptly named Live, Laugh, Launch. Liftoff occurred at 22:42 UTC from Launch Complex 1 in Mahia, New Zealand, reinforcing Electron’s reputation as the world’s most frequently launched small orbital rocket. This mission deployed five satellites into a 655 km circular orbit for a confidential commercial

We build and launch one of the world's most innovative rockets. But did you know many of the people behind Electron don't come from space backgrounds? From aircraft technicians to mechanics, boat builders to electricians, our people have a wide range of skills and backgrounds but they all have one thing in common: the relentless drive to achieve what others often deem impossible. Want to join them? Apply today. Roles open in our Electron production team right now. www.rocketlabusa.com/careers/po

Electron is on the launch pad and ready for lift-off for today's 60th mission. Full launch details on the Rocket Lab website. | Rocket Lab

POV: Flying high over LC-1 as Electron launches to space for its 62nd mission. That's 5/5 launches complete for Kineis and their entire constellation deployed in under a year. | Rocket Lab