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Rocket Lab launches Synspective's eighth StriX SAR satellite

On March 20 Rocket Lab launched Synspective's eighth StriX synthetic-aperture radar Earth-imaging satellite aboard an Electron from New Zealand, a successful mission that raises Electron's launch tally to 84 and supports a 2028 launch agreement. The flight advances Synspective's industrialized SAR constellation deployment for commercial and government imaging.

Discovered 2026-03-20T07:59:46.010128-07:00 | 2026-03-20T07:59:46.010128-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

The mission adds Synspective's eighth StriX SAR to orbit, accelerating its industrialized constellation build and commercial imaging capacity (industrialized constellation build).
It reinforces Rocket Lab's launch cadence and commercial credentials — Electron's 84th launch — and underpins committed missions including a 2028 launch agreement (Rocket Lab record 2025 and operations).
The flight strengthens the role of commercial SAR in Japan's imaging and ISR ecosystem, following Synspective's recent contracts to supply imagery to national partners (Synspective wins imagery contracts tied to Japan MoD Tri-Sat).

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SpaceWatch Africa asdnews.com Satellite Evolution SpaceWatch Global actualidadaeroespacial.com satelliteprome.com

Sources Tracked: 13
First Seen: 2026-03-20T07:59:46.010128-07:00
Latest Update: 2026-03-25T09:02:01.365918-07:00
Coverage: Space

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2026-03-25T09:02:01.365918-07:00

Rocket Lab Completes 83rd Launch — Second Successful Flight in Under a Week • SpaceWatch Africa

2026-03-25T09:01:00.009476-07:00

Rocket Lab Launches Synspective SAR Satellite, Advancing Japan Constellation Deployment • SpaceWatch Africa

2026-03-24T06:18:55.393587-07:00

Synspective’s Eighth SAR Satellite Successfully Reaches Target Orbit and Spreads Its Wings • SpaceWatch Africa

2026-03-23T13:58:59.693182-07:00

Mission Success: Rocket Lab Launches Latest Satellite for Synspective • asdnews.com

2026-03-23T06:01:10.539413-07:00

Rocket Lab successfully launches Synspective mission to advance Japanese SAR constellation • Satellite Evolution

2026-03-23T04:39:14.998313-07:00

Rocket Lab Launches Latest StriX Satellite for Multi-Launch Customer, Synspective • SpaceWatch Global

2026-03-22T23:38:44.541816-07:00

(ES) Rocket Lab launched its latest satellite for Synspective • actualidadaeroespacial.com

2026-03-22T23:17:37.987891-07:00

Rocket Lab completes 84th Electron launch with Synspective mission • satelliteprome.com

2026-03-20T14:27:23.556649-07:00

❗️ 2026-03-20T14:27:23.556649-07:00

SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Rocket Lab launches eighth Synspective radar imaging satellite

2026-03-20T13:25:29.403790-07:00

Rocket Lab reaches 84 launches with Synspective StriX SAR mission • Seeking Alpha

2026-03-20T13:19:22.615940-07:00

Mission Success: Rocket Lab Launches Latest Satellite for Synspective • rocketlabcorp.com

2026-03-20T10:18:52.063429-07:00

(FR) It's imminent: watch the Electron rocket launch live tonight • numerama.com

2026-03-20T07:59:46.010128-07:00

(FR) Why tonight's Electron rocket launch is crucial for Japan • numerama.com

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