Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (NASDAQ:RKLB) stock jumped 5.2% in premarket trading Thursday after the company announced plans for its next Electron mission, scheduled to take place less than 48 hours after a successful launch from a different facility.

The mission, named ’Follow My Speed’, is set for liftoff on November 20, 2025, from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand. This launch comes shortly after the company completed its 75th launch to date from Launch Complex 2 in Virginia, which helped Rocket Lab surpass its previous annual launch record of 16 missions.

The upcoming mission will deploy a satellite for an unnamed confidential commercial customer and will mark the company’s 18th launch this year, setting a new annual record. The quick turnaround between launches from facilities in different hemispheres demonstrates Rocket Lab’s rapid and responsive space capabilities.

This will be the third time in the past 12 months that Rocket Lab has executed back-to-back launches within a 48-hour window, showcasing the company’s operational efficiency and launch cadence capabilities.

Rocket Lab has positioned itself as a global leader in launch services and space systems, with launch complexes in both New Zealand and Virginia allowing for flexible mission scheduling across different geographical locations.