The rocket lab successfully launched a gene -3 Earth -observation satellite for Blackski in Virginia on 2 June, with another step in private sector space imaging. Mission, whose name is Full Stream ahead, left an electron rocket from the company’s New Zealand Launch Complex at 7:57 pm (on 3 June 11:57 AM NZST). The satellite has been led to a spherical orbit 292 miles above the Earth. Once in position, the satellite will increase the constellation of Blackski, which provides high-resolution images and AI-operated analytics for real-time Earth intelligence operations.
Rocket Lab expands the role in commercial space with 65th electron launch and growing fleet
As Rocket labIt was the second of four scheduled electron launch for Blackski in 2025 and the second one of the 10th overall electron flight for the company, making it the most commonly used launcher in Blackski’s deployment campaign. The successful lift of electron rocket also marks for the seventh mission Rocket lab This year and 65th total flight. Mission Commercial Satellite contributes to the increasing importance of small launchers in the low Earth’s orbit of customers.
Specially designed for expert small satellite launch, a 59-foot (18-meter) electron spacecraft has become a column in the commercial space field. The General -3 satellite bears this, which will improve Blackski’s ability to provide rapid geophagical insights, which are in demand in human, commercial and military areas.
The launch also highlighted the widespread ambitions of the rocket lab. The company is testing a subOorbital electron version known as a hurry designed for hystonic vehicle testing, and concurrently developing a very large rocket, neutron. Excepted to launch later this yearNeutron targets medium-lift missions, including possible human-rated flights in the future, and wants to be partially reusable.
With the back-to-back missions and vehicle capacity expanding, the rocket lab continues himself as a prominent player in the developed private space Flight Industry.