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Electron | The Sea God Surveys (iQPS Launch 9)
Electron is set to launch Electron | The Sea God Surveys (iQPS Launch 9) on Wed, Nov 4, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand.
To Be DeterminedRocket Lab
Liftoff in
21days
21hrs
35min
NET Wed, Nov 4, 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 Sea God Surveys (iQPS Launch 9)
Synthetic aperture radar Earth observation satellite for Japanese Earth imaging company iQPS.
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Frequently asked
What time does Electron | The Sea God Surveys (iQPS Launch 9) launch?
Electron | The Sea God Surveys (iQPS Launch 9) is scheduled to lift off Wed, Nov 4, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC — this page shows a live countdown.
Where can I watch Electron | The Sea God Surveys (iQPS Launch 9)?
A live webcast will appear on this page as soon as the provider publishes a stream link.
Who is launching Electron | The Sea God Surveys (iQPS Launch 9)?
Electron | The Sea God Surveys (iQPS Launch 9) is an Rocket Lab mission flying on a Electron.
Where does Electron | The Sea God Surveys (iQPS Launch 9) launch from?
It lifts off from Unknown Pad, Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand.