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The Lightning God Defends (iQPS Launch 8)
SUCCESS
20 AUG 2026, 13:04 UTC
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Launch record
Outcome
Success
Launched 20 Aug 2026, 13:04 UTC
Launch time
13:04 UTC
20 Aug 2026
Status
Success
Orbit
Low Earth Orbit
Window
Instantaneous
UTC
Launch provider
Rocket LabRocket
ElectronPad
Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1BMission type
Earth ScienceOrbit
Low Earth OrbitOrbital launch of the year
#198Rocket Lab launch of the year
#14Launch from this pad
#38Mission
Synthetic aperture radar Earth observation satellite for Japanese Earth imaging company iQPS.
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Last updated 29 Sept 2026