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Electron | The Lightning God Defends (iQPS Launch 8)
Electron is set to launch Electron | The Lightning God Defends (iQPS Launch 8) on Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand.
To Be DeterminedRocket Lab
Liftoff inNET Aug 2026
NET Mon, Aug 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
The Lightning God Defends (iQPS Launch 8)
Synthetic aperture radar Earth observation satellite for Japanese Earth imaging company iQPS.
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Frequently asked
What time does Electron | The Lightning God Defends (iQPS Launch 8) launch?
Electron | The Lightning God Defends (iQPS Launch 8) is scheduled to lift off Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC — this page shows a live countdown.
Where can I watch Electron | The Lightning God Defends (iQPS Launch 8)?
A live webcast will appear on this page as soon as the provider publishes a stream link.
Who is launching Electron | The Lightning God Defends (iQPS Launch 8)?
Electron | The Lightning God Defends (iQPS Launch 8) is an Rocket Lab mission flying on a Electron.
Where does Electron | The Lightning God Defends (iQPS Launch 8) launch from?
It lifts off from Unknown Pad, Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand.