Ars TechnicaStephen Clark

NASA awards Rocket Lab three dedicated Electron-launch deals

NASA has awarded Rocket Lab contracts for three dedicated launches using the company’s Electron rocket, underscoring continued demand for responsive, small-satellite launch capacity in government missions. The same Rocket Report notes an Indian startup nearing its first launch, while highlighting progress across the launch-services market.

2026-07-03T07:00:06.603059-07:00
ReutersJoey Roulette, Steve Gorman

Satellite rescue mission to NASA orbiting observatory postponed

By Reuters: Weather and technical snags have forced NASA and its partner space company Katalyst to ​indefinitely postpone a first-of-its-kind mission to tow an aging U.S.

2026-07-03T02:00:40.584972-07:00