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Electron | BlackSky Gen-3 5
Electron is set to launch Electron | BlackSky Gen-3 5 on Thu, Dec 31, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand.
To Be DeterminedRocket Lab
Liftoff inNET Dec 2026
NET Thu, Dec 31, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
Mission profile
The flight at a glance
ElectronVehicle
Rocket LabProvider
Unknown PadPad
Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New ZealandLocation
Earth ScienceMission type
Low Earth OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Electron to Low Earth Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 8:00
SimulatedRepresentative Electron ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
BlackSky Gen-3 5
BlackSky Gen-3 Earth-imaging satellites
Around this launch
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Frequently asked
What time does Electron | BlackSky Gen-3 5 launch?
Electron | BlackSky Gen-3 5 is scheduled to lift off Thu, Dec 31, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC — this page shows a live countdown.
Where can I watch Electron | BlackSky Gen-3 5?
A live webcast will appear on this page as soon as the provider publishes a stream link.
Who is launching Electron | BlackSky Gen-3 5?
Electron | BlackSky Gen-3 5 is an Rocket Lab mission flying on a Electron.
Where does Electron | BlackSky Gen-3 5 launch from?
It lifts off from Unknown Pad, Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand.