Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ: RKLB) successfully deployed a satellite for Synspective on May 22, marking the ninth dedicated mission the company has completed for the Japan-based Earth observation firm. The "Viva La StriX" mission launched from Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand at 9:33 p.m. NZST, placing the satellite into a 572-kilometer low Earth orbit.

The mission deployed the ninth StriX satellite for Synspective's synthetic aperture radar constellation, which provides Earth observation data. Rocket Lab supplied a custom Electron rocket fairing tailored to the StriX satellite's dimensions as part of its dedicated launch service.

The successful launch brings Rocket Lab's total mission count to 88. The company maintains a 100% mission success rate for StriX satellite deployments, according to the press release. Synspective has booked an additional 18 launches with Rocket Lab, making the company its sole launch provider.

Rocket Lab's Electron rocket serves the small satellite launch market, competing with other providers for commercial and government missions. The company is also developing its Neutron launch vehicle for larger payloads and operates spacecraft and satellite component services.

The information is based on a company press release statement.