Overview
Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB) announced that its next Electron mission is scheduled to launch from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand, less than 48 hours after a previous mission from Launch Complex 2 in Virginia. The mission is named “Follow My Speed” and will deploy a single satellite for a confidential commercial customer during a window opening on November 20, 2025 from 12:15 UTC.
Key timings and sequence
- Launch window opens: November 20, 2025 at 12:15 UTC.
- Expected to follow Rocket Lab's latest HASTE mission, the 75th launch to date.
- Anticipated total for the year: aiming for a record 18 Electron launches in 2025.
“Follow My Speed” mission aims to deploy a single satellite for a confidential commercial customer within the launch window, marking the rapid and ongoing cadence across hemispheres.
Context and significance
This launch would continue Rocket Lab’s pattern of rapid turnaround between hemispheres, showcasing its responsive space capabilities. The schedule comes after the company achieved back-to-back launches within 48 hours in prior periods, contributing to a year-long high-water mark for annual launches.
Related milestones
- HASTE mission completed prior to this flight, contributing to Rocket Lab’s growing annual launch count.
- The December 2024–November 2025 period has seen multiple back-to-back launches, emphasizing operational tempo.
Author’s note
Rocket Lab maintains a fast, cross-hemisphere launch cadence, underscoring its ability to rapidly deploy small satellites for commercial customers while expanding yearly launch records. This succinct summary reflects the reported cadence and stated targets for 2025.
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