Rocket Lab Launches 9th Satellite for Japanese Radar-Imagery Firm iQPS

On August 20, Rocket Lab successfully launched a satellite for the Japanese radar-imaging company iQPS, marking the ninth addition to the firm’s constellation. The launch, conducted from Rocket Lab’s launch site, added another asset to iQPS’s growing fleet of radar satellites, which are used for Earth observation and imaging. The mission demonstrates Rocket Lab’s continued partnership with international customers and its role in expanding the global satellite infrastructure.