Rocket Lab unveils Gauss electric satellite thruster for constellation demand

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Rocket Lab Unveils New Electric Propulsion Satellite Thruster to Meet Constellation Demand

April 14, 2026 8:30 AM EDT

LONG BEACH, Calif., April 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB) (Rocket Lab or the Company), a global leader in launch services and space systems, today introduced a new electric satellite thruster designed for high-volume production to meet the growing demand for reliable satellite propulsion across commercial and national security constellations.

Rocket Labs in-house designed and manufactured electric propulsion system, named Gauss, features a Hall Thruster, Power Processing Unit and a Propellant Management Assembly. Recognizing the importance of not only bringing a new high-performance electric propulsion system... More