Rocket Lab

This Electron mission by Rocket Lab is launched from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand. This earth science mission targets Low Earth Orbit. The rocket family has been instrumental in modern space access, representing decades of engineering refinement in propulsion, guidance systems, and structural design.
Every rocket launch involves precise coordination between the launch vehicle, payload, ground systems, and range safety. The launch window is carefully calculated based on orbital mechanics — for missions targeting the International Space Station, the window may be only seconds long, while interplanetary missions can have windows lasting weeks. Weather conditions, including upper-level winds, lightning risk, and cloud ceiling, are monitored up until the final moments before ignition. Space weather conditions from solar activity can also affect launch decisions, as high radiation levels may pose risks to satellite electronics.
For more launch information, visit the full launch schedule, track the International Space Station where many missions are headed, or browse launch photography in the NASA gallery.
Synthetic aperture radar satellite for Japanese Earth imaging company Synspective.
Vehicle
Family
Window Opens
Window Closes
Webcast replay may be available
Pad
Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1B
Location
Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand
Country
NZL
Coordinates
-39.262833, 177.864469

Rocket Lab
Commercial
Country
USA
The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).