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Electron | Owl By The Dozen (StriX Launch 12)

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Sep 19, 2026 at 03:15 UTC
Low Earth Orbit Earth Science Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand 96% success
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SITERocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEEarth Science

Synthetic aperture radar satellite for Japanese Earth imaging company Synspective.

VEHICLE
Electron
MISSION
Owl By The Dozen (StriX Launch 12)
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Unknown Pad
COUNTRY
USA
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: f4c720ce-0cfd-43e6-b8dd-00273073bc01
Reported date: Sep 19, 2026 at 03:15 UTC
Last synced: 40 seconds ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
SCHEDULE & STATUS HISTORY
STATUS CHANGESep 15, 2026 at 21:50 UTC
TBDGO
Source: Launch Library 2
MOVED UP(41.9 days)
Sep 15, 2026 at 21:50 UTC
Oct 31, 2026 00:00Sep 19, 2026 03:15 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
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MANUFACTURER
Rocket Lab
FLIGHTS
95
SUCCESSES
91
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.

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 3:15 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: GO.
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 95 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 Unknown Pad 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.
Sep 15, 2026 22:01 UTC
Launch status set to GO for launch
Updated 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 03:15 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Rocket Lab
Last data sync: 40 seconds ago
Launch Library 241 seconds ago
Launch ID: f4c720ce-0cfd-43e6-b8dd-00273073bc01
Open-Meteo Weather6 days ago
Pad weather at -39.26, 177.87

Mission Profile

Owl By The Dozen (StriX Launch 12) is a Electron mission operated by Rocket Lab set to lift off from Unknown Pad, Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand on September 19, 2026. The flight is tasked with delivering its payload on a earth science mission to Low Earth Orbit.

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