Rocket Lab has already won launch contracts from NASA, satellite data company Spire and moon mining start-up Moon Express. The small-satellite launch company said Tuesday that it has signed an agreement with Earth-imaging satellite firm Planet for three dedicated launches on its Electron rocket. The launch manifest for Los Angeles-based Rocket Lab is starting to fill up. The launches are scheduled to begin in 2017, though the Electron has not yet had its first flight. samantha.masunaga@latimes.comFor more business news, follow me @smasunaga

Source: Los Angeles Times July 12, 2016 23:48 UTC