Rocket Lab launches 3 'Hawk' satellites to orbit to gather signals intelligence

Rocket Lab successfully executed the launch of three ‘Hawk’ satellites on October 21st, marking the company’s nineteenth orbital deployment this calendar year. The satellites are specifically designed for gathering signals intelligence operations. This mission utilized Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket from their Launch Complex 1 in Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand. The 'Hawk' satellites will now begin their operational phase following successful insertion into a low Earth orbit. Data collected by these satellites is expected to be used for signals intelligence purposes.