Rocket Lab Launches Ten Owl of Ten Mission for Synspectives 10th StriX Satellite
Summary: On June 26, 2026, Rocket Lab launched the Ten Owl of Ten mission from New Zealand, deploying Synspectives 10th StriX SAR imaging satellite and completing a milestone constellation batch.
On June 26, 2026, Rocket Lab launched the "Ten Owl of Ten" mission aboard an Electron rocket from Launch Complex 1 on the Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand, successfully deploying a StriX synthetic aperture radar (SAR) imaging satellite into its target orbit. The mission name, a nod to the number ten, marks the 10th StriX satellite launched by Rocket Lab for Synspective — a significant milestone for both companies.
Synspective, a Japanese commercial constellation operator, builds StriX satellites capable of 1–3 meter ground resolution with swath widths of 10–30 kilometers, serving Earth observation applications. Rocket Lab has served as the exclusive launch provider for the entire StriX series, and Electron's high launch cadence has played a key role in accelerating the constellation's buildout.
Looking ahead, Synspective plans to launch an additional 17 StriX satellites before 2030 to complete its full constellation. Rocket Lab will continue as the launch provider, underscoring the value of dedicated small launch vehicles in the commercial satellite market.