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Electron | Owl By The Dozen (StriX Launch 12)
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Sep 19, 2026 at 03:22 UTC
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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 By The Dozen (StriX Launch 12)
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: f4c720ce-0cfd-43e6-b8dd-00273073bc01
Reported date: Sep 19, 2026 at 03:22 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 19, 2026 at 06:26 UTC
IN FLIGHT → SUCCESS
Source: Launch Library 2
STATUS CHANGESep 19, 2026 at 03:24 UTC
GO → IN FLIGHT
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(0.1 hrs)
Sep 19, 2026 at 01:29 UTCSep 19, 2026 03:15 → Sep 19, 2026 03:22 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
STATUS CHANGESep 15, 2026 at 21:50 UTC
TBD → GO
Source: Launch Library 2
MOVED UP(41.9 days)
Sep 15, 2026 at 21:50 UTCOct 31, 2026 00:00 → Sep 19, 2026 03:15 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
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VEHICLE — Electron →
MANUFACTURER
Rocket Lab
FLIGHTS
96
SUCCESSES
92
SUCCESS RATE
95.8%
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 By The Dozen (StriX Launch 12) launch?
The Electron | Owl By The Dozen (StriX Launch 12) is scheduled for Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 3:22 AM 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 By The Dozen (StriX Launch 12)?
The Electron | Owl By The Dozen (StriX Launch 12) mission uses the Electron rocket, manufactured by Rocket Lab. The Electron has flown 96 times with a 95.8% success rate.
Where is the Electron | Owl By The Dozen (StriX Launch 12) 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 By The Dozen (StriX Launch 12) going to?
The Owl By The Dozen (StriX Launch 12) mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Owl By The Dozen (StriX Launch 12)?
The Electron | Owl By The Dozen (StriX Launch 12) is operated by Rocket Lab.
Can I watch the Electron | Owl By The Dozen (StriX Launch 12) 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 19, 2026 06:36 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Sep 19, 2026 06:26 UTC
Status changed: IN FLIGHT u2192 SUCCESS
Launch completed successfully (via Launch Library 2)
Sep 19, 2026 03:24 UTC
Status changed: GO u2192 IN FLIGHT
Launch IN FLIGHT (via Launch Library 2)
Sep 19, 2026 01:29 UTC
Launch delayed by 0.1 hours
Sep 19, 2026 03:15 UTC u2192 Sep 19, 2026 03:22 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Sep 15, 2026 21:50 UTC
Launch moved up by 41.9 days
Oct 31, 2026 00:00 UTC u2192 Sep 19, 2026 03:15 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Sep 15, 2026 21:50 UTC
Status changed: TBD u2192 GO
Launch GO for launch (via Launch Library 2)
Aug 27, 2026 16:13 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Aug 27, 2026 16:13 UTC
Launch date set: Sep 19, 2026 at 03:22 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: f4c720ce-0cfd-43e6-b8dd-00273073bc01
●Open-Meteo Weather3 weeks ago
Pad weather at -39.26, 177.86
Mission Profile
Owl By The Dozen (StriX Launch 12) 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 19, 2026. The flight carried its payload on a earth science mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.