W-3 (Varda)

Rocket Lab’s Pioneer spacecraft is deployed to orbit, powering Varda Space’ Industries’ 3rd in-space manufacturing mission

March 15, 2025

Rocket Lab USA, Inc.’s third Pioneer spacecraft for Varda Space Industries, Inc. is successfully operating on-orbit—the W-3 mission launched on March 14th from Vandenberg Space Force Base. The new mission […]

Rocket Lab delivers 3rd on-orbit manufacturing spacecraft for Varda Space Industries

February 12, 2025

Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) has delivered another Pioneer spacecraft for Varda Space Industries, Inc. (“Varda”) to Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB) in preparation for launch—this is Rocket Lab’s […]