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The Lightning God Reigns (iQPS Launch 1)

Name: The Lightning God Reigns (iQPS Launch 1) launch
Start: 2025-03-15T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2025-03-15T02:00:00+00:00
Location: Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1B, Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand

ElectronRocket LabRocket Lab Launch Complex 1B

Saturday, March 15, 2025 · 12:00 AM UTC

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Mission Brief

Synthetic aperture radar Earth observation satellite for Japanese Earth imaging company iQPS.

PayloadThe Lightning God Reigns (iQPS Launch 1)

OrbitLow Earth Orbit

CustomerRocket Lab

Stages3

PadRocket Lab Launch Complex 1B, Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand

Mission Timeline

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Ground vector

Launch site

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Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1B

Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand

Global range

Latitude: 39.263°S
Longitude: 177.864°E

Range Weather

Launch commit criteria

Clear

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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 - 02:00 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

No meaningful launch-time or status changes recorded.

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