What Happened
Dedicated Mission To Expand Kepler Constellation
Rocket Lab has been selected by Kepler Communications for a dedicated Neutron launch, marking Kepler’s first commercial launch on a dedicated vehicle. The mission, scheduled for no earlier than 2028, will deploy multiple satellites to low Earth orbit, expanding Kepler’s constellation capabilities for commercial and government missions. This deal adds to a consecutive streak of commercial Neutron contracts, pushing Rocket Lab’s manifest toward full capacity through the end of the decade, as reported by Unknown Source.