Rocket Lab Launches 99th Mission with Japanese Earth-Observing Satellite 'The Sea God Surveys'

Space.com · 2026-11-02
Rocket Lab Launches 99th Mission with Japanese Earth-Observing Satellite 'The Sea God Surveys'

Rocket Lab is set to launch its 99th mission today, November 2, carrying a private Japanese Earth-observing satellite into orbit. The mission, dubbed 'The Sea God Surveys,' will lift off from Rocket Lab's launch site, with live coverage available for viewers worldwide. This milestone underscores Rocket Lab's rapid cadence and growing role in the small satellite launch market, as it approaches its 100th flight. The Japanese satellite, designed for Earth observation, will provide valuable data for environmental monitoring and disaster response. Rocket Lab's Electron rocket continues to demonstrate reliability and flexibility, catering to commercial and government customers alike. As the company nears a century of launches, this mission highlights the increasing accessibility of space for diverse payloads and international clients. Watch live as Rocket Lab advances toward a new era of frequent, dedicated small satellite launches.