Rocket Lab Unveils New Gauss Hall-Effect Propulsion System Designed for Mass Production Constellations
Summary: On April 14, 2026, Rocket Lab introduced the Gauss series of new Hall-effect satellite thrusters in Long Beach, California. Designed for high-volume production to meet the growing demand for reliable satellite positioning across mega-constellations ranging from hundreds to tens of thousands of satellites, the system marks a new era of commercial satellite propulsion technology entering mass production.
Credit: Rocket Lab