PADRocket Lab Launch Complex 1B
SITERocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand →ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEEarth Science
MISSION OVERVIEW
Synthetic aperture radar satellite for Japanese Earth imaging company Synspective.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
ElectronAGENCY
Rocket LabMISSION
Eight Days A Week (StriX Launch 8)
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1BCOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 36dd2ab6-b454-40c5-8707-7d38c69cf226
Reported date: Mar 20, 2026 at 18:10 UTC
Last synced: 32 seconds ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Electron →
MANUFACTURER
Rocket Lab
FLIGHTS
85
SUCCESSES
81
SUCCESS RATE
95.3%
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 designed to launch small satellites and cubesats to sun-synchronous orbit and low earth orbit. The Electron is the first orbital class rocket to use electric-pump-fed engines, powered by the 9 Rutherford engines on the first stage. It is also used as a suborbital testbed (called HASTE) for hypersonics research.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Electron | Eight Days A Week (StriX Launch 8) launch?
The Electron | Eight Days A Week (StriX Launch 8) is scheduled for Friday, March 20, 2026 at 6:10 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Eight Days A Week (StriX Launch 8)?
The Electron | Eight Days A Week (StriX Launch 8) mission uses the Electron rocket, manufactured by Rocket Lab. The Electron has flown 85 times with a 95.3% success rate.
Where is the Electron | Eight Days A Week (StriX Launch 8) launching from?
The launch takes place from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1B at Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand.
What orbit is Eight Days A Week (StriX Launch 8) going to?
The Eight Days A Week (StriX Launch 8) mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Eight Days A Week (StriX Launch 8)?
The Electron | Eight Days A Week (StriX Launch 8) is operated by Rocket Lab.
Can I watch the Electron | Eight Days A Week (StriX Launch 8) launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 27, 2026 17:38 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Mar 22, 2026 17:25 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 22, 2026 17:25 UTC
Launch date set: Mar 20, 2026 at 18:10 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Rocket Lab
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 32 seconds ago
●Launch Library 232 seconds ago
Launch ID: 36dd2ab6-b454-40c5-8707-7d38c69cf226
●Open-Meteo Weather32 seconds ago
Pad weather at -39.26, 177.86
●YouTube Video Search32 seconds ago
1 video discovered
