# Electron reaches 19 successful missions in 2026

> Constraint Alpha research note. Confidence: medium.

Published: 2026-10-26T05:39:16Z  
Research as of: 2026-10-26  
Scope: company / Rocket Lab (RKLB)

## Summary

Rocket Lab completed its 98th Electron mission on October 23 and reported 19 successful missions in 2026. The launch is delivered throughput evidence; sustainability, mission mix and cash conversion still require financial results.

## What changed

- Mission 98 delivered a HawkEye 360 payload from New Zealand.
- Rocket Lab stated 19 successful Electron missions year to date; Q3 financial results are scheduled for November 9.

## Why it matters

Completed launches are stronger capacity evidence than bookings. The cadence should be tested against launch revenue, gross profit, backlog conversion and cash use.

## Evidence

- [Rocket Lab: Electron mission 98](https://investors.rocketlabcorp.com/news-releases/news-release-details/mission-success-rocket-lab-launches-98th-electron-mission) — Completed mission and year-to-date successful-mission count. (as of 2026-10-23)

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