MAHIA, New Zealand, Aug.  06, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ:RKLB), a global leader in launch services and space systems, today successfully launched its 13th Electron rocket of the year to

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Rocket Lab Successfully Completes 92nd Electron Mission, 8th Launch for iQPS Earth-Imaging Constellation

Rocket Lab launches 13th Electron of 2026, expanding iQPS SAR constellation

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    <p>MAHIA, New Zealand, Aug.  06, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ:RKLB), a global leader in launch services and space systems, today successfully launched its 13th Electron rocket of the year to</p>
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    <p>Rocket Lab completed its 13th Electron mission of 2026, deploying iQPS&#039;s QPS-SAR-13 satellite for near-real-time imagery across 12 orbits. With eight QPS-SAR deployments achieving 100% success and iQPS booking 10 additional Electron launches through 2030, RKLB&#039;s backlog and reliability bolster revenue visibility. A follow-on launch, &#039;The Lightning God Defends&#039;, is slated later this month from LC-1.</p>
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    <ul><li>Rocket Lab launches its 13th Electron of 2026 for iQPS SAR constellation.</li><li>Launch occurred Aug 6, 2026 at 9:18 p.m. NZST from LC-1.</li><li>QPS-SAR-13 deployed, joining a 12-orbit SAR imaging constellation.</li><li>Eighth QPS-SAR deployment achieved 100% mission success.</li><li>iQPS booked 10 more Electron launches through 2030.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Companies Mentioned</h3>
    <ul><li><strong>Rocket Lab (RKLB)</strong>: News confirms ongoing Electron utilization and backlog growth; supports revenue visibility and valuation.</li><li><strong>Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space, Inc. (N/A)</strong>: Private customer driving demand; QPS-SAR constellation expansion with 10 more launches booked through 2030.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Industry News</h3>
    <p>Industry News: Corporate launch update highlighting RKLB&#039;s operational cadence and customer backlog, with potential near-term revenue visibility improvements.</p>
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    <ul><li>iQPS has 10 more Electron launches booked through 2030.</li><li>Next Electron launch, &#039;The Lightning God Defends&#039;, later this month.</li><li>8th QPS-SAR deployment with 100% mission success.</li><li>Backlog enhances revenue visibility for RKLB&#039;s Electron program.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Key Facts</h3>
    <ul><li>13th Electron mission of 2026.</li><li>Aug 6, 2026, 9:18 p.m. NZST launch from LC-1.</li><li>QPS-SAR-13 deployed to 12-orbit SAR constellation.</li><li>8th QPS-SAR deployment with 100% mission success.</li><li>iQPS booked 10 additional Electron launches through 2030.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Trading Thesis</h3>
    <p>Bullish in 3–6 months as iQPS backlog remains a key revenue driver.</p>
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<link type="text/css" rel="stylesheet" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/styles/gnw_nitf.css"></link><p>MAHIA, New Zealand, Aug.  06, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/RKLB">RKLB</a>), a global leader in launch services and space systems, today successfully launched its 13<sup>th</sup> Electron rocket of the year to deploy the latest satellite to space for multi-launch customer Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space, Inc. (iQPS), operators of the QPS-SAR Earth-imaging constellation.</p>  <p>‘The Grain Goddess Provides’ mission launched from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand at 9:18 p.m. NZST on August 6, 2026 to deploy the QPS-SAR-13 satellite to space for iQPS that will join its synthetic aperture radar (SAR) constellation providing near-real time imagery across twelve different orbits.</p>  <p>This mission was the eighth deployment of a QPS-SAR satellite with 100% mission success by Rocket Lab as Electron continues to serve the iQPS constellation as its primary launch provider. Another 10 dedicated launches are booked on Electron by iQPS to complete their constellation before 2030, showcasing the trust and confidence they have in Rocket Lab’s reliability and performance to deploy the iQPS constellation at scale.</p>  <p>‘The Grain Goddess Provides’ mission was Rocket Lab’s 92nd overall Electron mission. Rocket Lab’s next Electron launch will carry another QPS-SAR satellite on a mission called "The Lightning God Defends", which is scheduled to take place later this month from LC-1.</p>  <p><strong>‘The Grain Goddess Provides’ launch images: </strong><a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=gf4L9s2SLSzaa6U1x2SxTtfTWeSMVf1Hm3SgM_4NSSNofRjLsN_SUHfu954PxHcvK2KAdb6RzsL17PgeMb5MEN4XHKFGgZM02PhPqIzqkyaGf5WLICjpTQee9DFfI3SDqzfu8gBDRAZGbKVnzpTHo1wAyWA4USQ2zktTGV22MVK6OwHdySPfvNOLCjRH4_iY7LtaJC9MFwQgrHGwD_2SOw==" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Flight 92 &#x7C; The Grain Goddess Provides &#x7C; Flickr</a></p>  <p><strong>‘The Grain Goddess Provides’ launch broadcast: </strong><a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=n95xtSs-SXU5pW_CKv3t_gNnQuA9_cLHvXSsGVrAczYpGftTuoI--k83FTPRA4UDJO4TM87CZIGc_frPnHT_jLFzpD3WtV_yIazUGi1dSEhq4E5bq8IjtmliiSpF3zOvi3EE6t55ZILM_db8UTJ0o4eK7uXja1l9t4_S5IoCIe0=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rocket Lab - &#39;The Grain Goddess Provides&#39; Launch - YouTube</a></p>  <p><strong>Rocket Lab Media Contact</strong><br></br>Murielle Baker<br></br><a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=Di5arNCC7lBGACrYkCGhmwaaTzcXKkLxmNpJn6Y943VDdbb4hXonVIe3zyMMMhIhVzfJtn5jNkbLNmLaDUO3OHxdUAe_SwbhyoZZW32JNJ4=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">media@rocketlabusa.com</a></p>  <p><strong>About Rocket Lab</strong><br></br>Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/RKLB">RKLB</a>) is an end-to-end space company delivering rockets, satellites, and spacecraft components for commercial, government, and defense missions. Driven by its industry-leading small-lift rockets Electron and HASTE and its upcoming reusable Neutron medium-lift rocket, Rocket Lab delivers reliable and responsive launch for the world’s most important missions from constellation deployment to missile defense. Rocket Lab’s satellites and components have powered more than 1,700 missions in Earth orbit, as well as deep-space exploration of the Moon, Mars, and beyond. Learn more at <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=upAaB1bvkCzcOkfb7hrnu3OkPDHi1s_Ngri9dv7rlT-Nop93kUqOkmgcWLCYDc5VyKOSRQh-e5jW2DdI6YRvgxxhhM7hrpgbh9GjtuQvlpYWkeS0cXnr9t4yfNu-cvqkCTnsWbTPSldEgvl9VYR-OicupI8Qn4scu0WBhT9pWtc=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><u>www.rocketlabcorp.com</u></a>.</p>  <p><strong>Forward Looking Statements </strong><br></br>This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. 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Rocket Lab completed its 13th Electron mission of 2026, deploying iQPS's QPS-SAR-13 satellite for near-real-time imagery across 12 orbits. With eight QPS-SAR deployments achieving 100% success and iQPS booking 10 additional Electron launches through 2030, RKLB's backlog and reliability bolster revenue visibility. A follow-on launch, 'The Lightning God Defends', is slated later this month from LC-1.

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