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Rocket Lab Launches 5 Satellites, Advances Space Innovation

2/9/2025

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Rocket Lab USA soared into the new year with its 59th Electron mission on February 9, 2025, from Mahia, New Zealand. The successful launch deployed five satellites for French IoT operator Kineis, inching them closer to their goal of a 25-nanosatellite constellation in low Earth orbit. Exciting times lie ahead for space innovation!

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Rocket Lab USA soared into the new year with its 59th Electron mission on February 9, 2025, from Mahia, New Zealand. The successful launch deployed five satellites for French IoT operator Kineis, inching them closer to their goal of a 25-nanosatellite constellation in low Earth orbit. Exciting times lie ahead for space innovation!