TBD

Aspera

ElectronRocket LabUnknown Pad

Friday, January 29, 2027 · Time TBD

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Jan 29, 2027Exact time confirmed closer to launch

Launch Window Confidence

46% — Uncertain

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

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Launch Autosequence Begins

Electron enters its automated terminal countdown

T-02:00

11:58 PM UTC

Launch Autosequence BeginsT-02:0011:58 PM UTC
Rutherford IgnitionT-00:0211:59 PM UTC

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Launch site

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Unknown Pad

Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand

Global range

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

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

Launches138

Successes89

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...

Schedule History

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Dec 3112:00 AM

Jan 2912:00 AM

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Aug 1512:00 AM