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Viva La StriX (StriX Launch 9)

ElectronRocket LabRocket Lab Launch Complex 1B
Friday, May 22, 2026 · 09:33 AM UTCAdd to Calendar

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

Synthetic aperture radar satellite for Japanese Earth imaging company Synspective.

PayloadViva La StriX (StriX Launch 9)
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

Site locked

Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1B

Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand

Global range
SITE LOCK
Latitude
39.263°S
Longitude
177.864°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

09:30 AM UTC - 10:30 AM UTC

Delay History

9
May 22May 22Success → Success

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May 22May 22Success → Success

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May 22May 22Success → Success

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May 22May 22Success → Success

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May 22May 22Go → Success

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May 22May 22Go → Go

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May 22May 22Go → Go

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May 22May 22TBD → Go

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May 31May 22TBD → TBD

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