21 March 2026 – Rocket Lab successfully launched a mission for Japan-based constellation operator Synspective, bringing Rocket Lab’s total Electron launch count to 84. It was Rocket Lab’s 8th mission for Synspective. The “Eight Days A Week” mission launched on the Electron rocket from Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand on March 21st, deploying the eighth StriX satellite to a 573km low Earth orbit. The mission deployed a synthetic aperture radar (SAR) Earth-imaging satellite that provides data and remote monitoring services to government agencies and commercial customers globally. As part of the dedicated launch service, Rocket Lab also provided Synspective with a custom Electron fairing tailored to meet the satellite’s unique requirements, demonstrating Rocket Lab’s capabilities and commitment to delivering tailored mission-specific solutions for its customers. Read more