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The Grain Goddess Provides (iQPS Launch 7)

ElectronRocket LabRocket Lab Launch Complex 1A
Friday, July 31, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTCAdd to Calendar

NextLaunch Autosequence BeginsT-02:00

Time to launch

19
DAYS
:
15
HRS
:
07
MIN
:
35
SEC
Launch Window Confidence
46% — Uncertain

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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 Earth observation satellite for Japanese Earth imaging company iQPS.

PayloadThe Grain Goddess Provides (iQPS Launch 7)
OrbitLow Earth Orbit
CustomerRocket Lab
Stages3
PadRocket Lab Launch Complex 1A, 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-02:00
  • Rutherford IgnitionT-00:02

Ground vector

Launch site

Site locked

Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1A

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

12:00 AM UTC - 12:00 AM UTC

Delay History

3
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