{"id":351212,"date":"2026-02-22T23:41:11","date_gmt":"2026-02-22T23:41:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/351212\/"},"modified":"2026-02-22T23:41:11","modified_gmt":"2026-02-22T23:41:11","slug":"rocket-lab-rklb-launches-cassowary-vex-hypersonic-mission-for-the-u-s-department-of-war","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/351212\/","title":{"rendered":"Rocket Lab (RKLB) Launches Cassowary Vex Hypersonic Mission for the U.S. Department of War"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ:RKLB<\/a>) is one of the 10 Best Stocks to Buy in 2026 According to Reddit<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Rocket Rocket Lab (RKLB) Launches Cassowary Vex Hypersonic Mission for the U.S. Department of War <\/p>\n

On February 12, 2026, Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ:RKLB) announced the launch of its new mission, named the Cassowary Vex, on its HASTE rocket for the U.S. Department of War\u2019s Defense Innovation Unit (DIU). Scheduled for late February from Wallops Island, the mission projects the company\u2019s leadership in the hypersonic test capabilities. This HASTE launch features the Hypersonix scramjet and marks the company\u2019s fourth such mission in six months. It enables unmatched flight profiles up to Mach 20, allowing the company to offer the Department of War high-tempo, cost-effective testing required to secure U.S. space superiority.<\/p>\n

Prior to this, on January 30, 2026, Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ:RKLB) announced the success of its 81st Electron mission, \u201cBridging The Swarm,\u201d which involved the deployment of South Korea\u2019s NEONSAT-1A satellite. Founder and CEO Sir Peter Beck spoke about the company\u2019s leadership following this second launch in 8 days.<\/p>\n

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We cemented our position as the leader in reliable and responsive launch with our record-breaking year of launches in 2025, and these latest launches show we\u2019re gearing up for an even busier launch year in 2026.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ:RKLB) is a leading California-based end-to-end space company that develops rocket launch and control systems for the space and defense industries. The company was founded in 2006.<\/p>\n

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