Rocket Lab Wins NASA Contracts for Three Electron Launches in 2027

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2026-06-25

Rocket Lab secured three Electron launches for NASA’s PolSIR and TSIS-2 missions, scheduled between early 2027 and June 2027 from Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand. Electron’s sub-kilometer orbital accuracy and rapid seven-month turnaround for TSIS-2 underscore clear revenue visibility from government contracts.

1. Rocket Lab Secures Three Electron Launches

Rocket Lab has been selected to provide three dedicated Electron launches for NASA’s PolSIR and TSIS-2 missions, scheduled between early 2027 and June 2027 from Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand.

2. PolSIR Mission Requirements and Orbit Details

PolSIR will deploy two identical CubeSats into separate 52° inclination orbits to study ice cloud formation, diurnal changes and ice content in tropical and subtropical regions, using Electron’s sub-kilometer deployment accuracy to meet precise observation windows.

3. TSIS-2 Mission and Rapid Turnaround

TSIS-2 will launch a single satellite to measure total and spectral solar irradiance across ultraviolet, visible and infrared wavelengths, with NASA contracting a seven-month turnaround from signing to launch to satisfy time-sensitive science objectives.

4. Boost to Backlog and Revenue Visibility

These NASA contracts expand Rocket Lab’s government launch backlog and strengthen revenue visibility, demonstrating the company’s reliability and precise orbital delivery capabilities for time-critical small satellite missions.