NASA Selects Rocket Lab to Launch Sun, Earth Sciences Missions (opens original article in a new tab)

NASA has chosen Rocket Lab to conduct three Electron rocket launches for the PolSIR and TSIS-2 missions starting in 2027, focusing on Earth science research and solar irradiance measurements.

• NASA selects Rocket Lab to launch PolSIR and TSIS-2 missions using three Electron launches from 2027
• PolSIR will use two CubeSats to study ice clouds with precise orbital deployment
• TSIS-2 will measure solar irradiance for Earth's ozone and air quality predictions
• Rocket Lab's Electron rocket has a track record of accurate orbital deployment