Rocket Lab Completes 96th Electron Mission for Synspective
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Rocket Lab Completes 96th Electron Mission for Synspective
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Rocket Lab conducted its 96th Electron orbital launch on September 19, 2026, placing a synthetic aperture radar satellite into a 572km orbit for Japanese Earth-observation company Synspective. The launch is the 17th mission executed by Rocket Lab during 2026. The execution solidifies operational cadence for Rocket Lab's small-launch operations. Synspective has contracted for 15 additional dedicated Electron launches to complete its planned radar imaging satellite constellation. — bullish pressure on RKLB.
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- Market Ontology
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- 2026-09-20
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- 2026-10-20
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- 1 · 2026-10-20
Cite as: Market Ontology, “Rocket Lab Completes 96th Electron Mission for Synspective”, revision 1, evidence through 2026-09-20. https://marketontology.com/catalysts/2026-09-20/rocket-lab-completes-96th-electron-mission-for-synspective-3e0ad4
| Asset | Direction | Timeframe | Channel | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RKLB | ▲Bull | 1–5 days | Catalyst Driven | 64 |
Rocket Lab Completes 96th Electron Mission for Synspective
Rocket Lab conducted its 96th Electron orbital launch on September 19, 2026, placing a synthetic aperture radar satellite into a 572km orbit for Japanese Earth-observation company Synspective. The launch is the 17th mission executed by Rocket Lab during 2026. The execution solidifies operational cadence for Rocket Lab's small-launch operations. Synspective has contracted for 15 additional dedicated Electron launches to complete its planned radar imaging satellite constellation. — bullish pressure on RKLB.
Rocket Lab conducted its 96th Electron orbital launch on September 19, 2026, placing a synthetic aperture radar satellite into a 572km orbit for Japanese Earth-observation company Synspective. The launch is the 17th mission executed by Rocket Lab during 2026. The execution solidifies operational cadence for Rocket Lab's small-launch operations. Synspective has contracted for 15 additional dedicated Electron launches to complete its planned radar imaging satellite constellation.
- SummaryRocket Lab conducted its 96th Electron orbital launch on September 19, 2026, placing a synthetic aperture radar satellite into a 572km orbit for Japanese Earth-observation company Synspective. The launch is the 17th mission executed by Rocket Lab during 2026. The execution solidifies operational cadence for Rocket Lab's small-launch operations. Synspective has contracted for 15 additional dedicated Electron launches to complete its planned radar imaging satellite constellation.
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| Asset | Call | Base close | +1 day | +5 days | +20 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RKLB | Bullishagreed | 64.57 2026-09-18 | +8.24% | +14.53% | Pending |
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