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Aspera

ElectronRocket LabUnknown Pad
Thursday, December 31, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTCAdd to Calendar

NextLaunch Autosequence BeginsT-02:00

Time to launch

172
DAYS
:
14
HRS
:
08
MIN
:
45
SEC
Launch Window Confidence
46% — Uncertain

Vehicle

Electron

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Electron is a two-stage orbital expendable launch vehicle (with an optional third stage) developed by the American aerospace company Rocket Lab. Electron is a small-lift launch vehicle...

Height18 m
LEO Payload300 kg
Launches134
Successes87

Provider

Rocket Lab

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USA • Founded 2006

Rocket Lab is an American aerospace manufacturer with a wholly owned New Zealand subsidiary. The company develops lightweight, cost-effective commercial rocket launch services. The Electron Program was founded...

Mission Brief

Aspera houses an ultraviolet telescope and will examine hot gas in the intergalactic medium, thought to be contributing to the birth of stars and planets. Aspera will be the first NASA astrophysics mission to gather and map these ultraviolet light signatures, potentially unlocking a deeper understanding of the origins of stars, planets, and life in the universe.

PayloadAspera
OrbitLow Earth Orbit
CustomerRocket Lab
Stages3
PadUnknown Pad, Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand

Mission Timeline

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Launch Autosequence Begins

Electron enters its automated terminal countdown

T-02:00
11:58 PM UTC
  • Launch Autosequence BeginsT-02:00
  • Rutherford IgnitionT-00:02

Ground vector

Launch site

Site locked

Unknown Pad

Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand

Global range
SITE LOCK
Latitude
39.261°S
Longitude
177.866°E

Range Weather

Launch commit criteria

Clear
Watch
TrackingNo active constraints
Weather Rules

Tracking no weather issues at this time.

Primary concern
No weather issues
Rule count
0
Temperature
Not reported
Surface wind
Not reported
Window

12:00 AM UTC - 12:00 AM UTC

Delay History

2
Dec 31Dec 31TBD → TBD

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Aug 15Dec 31TBD → TBD

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