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Electron | Owl Around The World (StriX Launch 11)
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Sep 2, 2026 at 12:01 UTC
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Source
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
Owl Around The World (StriX Launch 11)
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: 9f5a4cb6-63f9-47e1-9512-b468bae2a8e6
Reported date: Sep 2, 2026 at 12:01 UTC
Last synced: 18 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
SCHEDULE & STATUS HISTORY
STATUS CHANGESep 2, 2026 at 15:08 UTC
IN FLIGHT → SUCCESS
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STATUS CHANGESep 2, 2026 at 12:05 UTC
GO → IN FLIGHT
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STATUS CHANGESep 2, 2026 at 11:17 UTC
HOLD → GO
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DELAYED(0.8 hrs)
Sep 2, 2026 at 11:17 UTCSep 2, 2026 11:12 → Sep 2, 2026 12:01 UTC
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STATUS CHANGESep 2, 2026 at 11:05 UTC
GO → HOLD
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DELAYED(0.2 hrs)
Sep 1, 2026 at 13:08 UTCSep 2, 2026 11:00 → Sep 2, 2026 11:11 UTC
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DELAYED(23.4 hrs)
Aug 31, 2026 at 22:48 UTCSep 1, 2026 11:38 → Sep 2, 2026 11:00 UTC
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DELAYED(0.1 hrs)
Aug 31, 2026 at 13:33 UTCSep 1, 2026 11:30 → Sep 1, 2026 11:38 UTC
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+ 6 earlier changes
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VEHICLE — Electron →
MANUFACTURER
Rocket Lab
FLIGHTS
94
SUCCESSES
90
SUCCESS RATE
95.7%
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 | Owl Around The World (StriX Launch 11) launch?
The Electron | Owl Around The World (StriX Launch 11) is scheduled for Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 12:01 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 Owl Around The World (StriX Launch 11)?
The Electron | Owl Around The World (StriX Launch 11) mission uses the Electron rocket, manufactured by Rocket Lab. The Electron has flown 94 times with a 95.7% success rate.
Where is the Electron | Owl Around The World (StriX Launch 11) 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 Owl Around The World (StriX Launch 11) going to?
The Owl Around The World (StriX Launch 11) mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Owl Around The World (StriX Launch 11)?
The Electron | Owl Around The World (StriX Launch 11) is operated by Rocket Lab.
Can I watch the Electron | Owl Around The World (StriX Launch 11) 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
Sep 2, 2026 15:08 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Sep 2, 2026 15:08 UTC
Status changed: IN FLIGHT u2192 SUCCESS
Launch completed successfully (via Launch Library 2)
Sep 2, 2026 12:05 UTC
Status changed: GO u2192 IN FLIGHT
Launch IN FLIGHT (via Launch Library 2)
Sep 2, 2026 11:17 UTC
Launch delayed by 0.8 hours
Sep 2, 2026 11:12 UTC u2192 Sep 2, 2026 12:01 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Sep 2, 2026 11:17 UTC
Status changed: HOLD u2192 GO
Launch GO for launch (via Launch Library 2)
Sep 2, 2026 11:05 UTC
Status changed: GO u2192 HOLD
Launch placed on HOLD (via Launch Library 2)
Sep 1, 2026 13:08 UTC
Launch delayed by 0.2 hours
Sep 2, 2026 11:00 UTC u2192 Sep 2, 2026 11:11 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Aug 31, 2026 22:48 UTC
Launch delayed by 23.4 hours
Sep 1, 2026 11:38 UTC u2192 Sep 2, 2026 11:00 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Aug 31, 2026 13:33 UTC
Launch delayed by 0.1 hours
Sep 1, 2026 11:30 UTC u2192 Sep 1, 2026 11:38 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Aug 30, 2026 21:13 UTC
Launch delayed by 23.4 hours
Aug 31, 2026 12:05 UTC u2192 Sep 1, 2026 11:30 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Aug 25, 2026 15:43 UTC
Launch delayed by 0.1 hours
Aug 31, 2026 12:00 UTC u2192 Aug 31, 2026 12:05 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Aug 24, 2026 01:58 UTC
Launch delayed by 12 hours
Aug 31, 2026 00:00 UTC u2192 Aug 31, 2026 12:00 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Aug 24, 2026 01:58 UTC
Status changed: TBD u2192 GO
Launch GO for launch (via Launch Library 2)
Jul 28, 2026 13:33 UTC
Launch delayed by 31 days
Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC u2192 Aug 31, 2026 00:00 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Jun 26, 2026 23:08 UTC
Launch moved up by 31 days
Aug 31, 2026 00:00 UTC u2192 Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Jun 19, 2026 11:38 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Jun 19, 2026 11:38 UTC
Launch date set: Sep 2, 2026 at 12:01 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Rocket Lab
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 18 minutes ago
●Launch Library 218 minutes ago
Launch ID: 9f5a4cb6-63f9-47e1-9512-b468bae2a8e6
●Open-Meteo Weather3 weeks ago
Pad weather at -39.26, 177.86
Mission Profile
Owl Around The World (StriX Launch 11) was a Electron mission operated by Rocket Lab that lifted off from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1B, Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand on September 2, 2026. The flight carried its payload on a earth science mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.