Rocket Lab completes record 16 launches in 2024 with final mission for Japan's Synspective

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Rocket Lab has completed its 16th and final launch of 2024, deploying a radar satellite for Japan's Synspective. This year’s total marks a 60 percent increase from its previous record of 10 launches. The satellite can monitor the Earth's surface in all weather conditions, aiding in disaster response and infrastructure monitoring. This launch is Rocket Lab's sixth for Synspective since 2020. Since its first launch in 2017, Rocket Lab has conducted a total of 58 launches. The company plans to increase its launch frequency next year and will debut its medium rocket, Neutron, in 2025.


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