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Rocket Lab plans third launch for Kineis IoT satellite constellation
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Rocket Lab plans third launch for Kineis IoT satellite constellation
by Clarence Oxford
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 13, 2024

Rocket Lab USA, Inc. has confirmed its next Electron rocket launch for Kineis, a global Internet-of-Things (IoT) connectivity leader.

Named "Ice AIS Baby," the mission is set to launch during a 14-day window starting November 23rd NZDT from Rocket Lab's exclusive Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand. This will be the third in a series of five Electron missions contracted by Kineis to deploy a full constellation of 25 IoT satellites. Rocket Lab successfully launched the first two missions in June and September 2024.

Peter Beck, Rocket Lab founder and CEO, stated: "We've already successfully launched two missions for Kineis and looking forward to making it three later this month. Electron has put control in the hands of small satellite constellation operators like Kineis, giving them the ability to control launch schedule and orbits to deploy and manage their satellites precisely the way they want to. This is what dedicated launch is all about and we're proud to operate the only small rocket delivering this consistently and reliably."

Kineis CEO, Alexandre Tisserant, highlighted: "Kineis continues to deploy its 25-satellite constellation on schedule. Efforts are being maintained by the technical teams who are operating our first 10 nanosatellites in flight and will be managing the positioning of the 5 new ones. This delicate operation is supported by the precision injection of our satellites into their positions by Rocket Lab's Electron launcher. In addition to IoT, we're delighted to announce the launch of a new service, satellite AIS, dedicated to the global maritime domain, a highly reliable sovereign offer, available in 2025. Ready for launch!"

The upcoming mission is one of multiple Electron launches planned before year-end, reinforcing Rocket Lab's busiest operational period with 12 successful missions already completed in 2024.

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