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Electron | The Grain Goddess Provides (iQPS Launch 7)
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Jul 31, 2026 at 00:00 UTC
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Source
PADRocket Lab Launch Complex 1A
SITERocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand →ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEEarth Science
MISSION OVERVIEW
Synthetic aperture radar Earth observation satellite for Japanese Earth imaging company iQPS.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
ElectronAGENCY
Rocket LabMISSION
The Grain Goddess Provides (iQPS Launch 7)
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1ACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
TENTATIVEPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 8b7e748c-6ed5-4681-a898-827b4a23b8d7
Reported date: Jul 31, 2026 at 00:00 UTC
Last synced: 2 minutes ago
This launch date is approximate. The provider has not confirmed an exact date or time yet. The schedule may change.
SCHEDULE & STATUS HISTORY
STATUS CHANGEJul 1, 2026 at 01:49 UTC
HOLD → TBD
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(30 days)
Jul 1, 2026 at 01:49 UTCJul 1, 2026 01:01 → Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
STATUS CHANGEJul 1, 2026 at 01:05 UTC
GO → HOLD
Source: Launch Library 2
MOVED UP(12 hrs)
Jun 30, 2026 at 20:49 UTCJul 1, 2026 13:00 → Jul 1, 2026 01:00 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(35.8 hrs)
Jun 29, 2026 at 04:48 UTCJun 30, 2026 01:15 → Jul 1, 2026 13:00 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
STATUS CHANGEJun 28, 2026 at 19:38 UTC
TBD → GO
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(1.3 hrs)
Jun 28, 2026 at 19:38 UTCJun 30, 2026 00:00 → Jun 30, 2026 01:15 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(30 days)
May 7, 2026 at 16:28 UTCMay 31, 2026 00:00 → Jun 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
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VEHICLE — Electron →
MANUFACTURER
Rocket Lab
FLIGHTS
91
SUCCESSES
87
SUCCESS RATE
95.6%
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.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Electron | The Grain Goddess Provides (iQPS Launch 7) launch?
The Electron | The Grain Goddess Provides (iQPS Launch 7) is scheduled for Friday, July 31, 2026 at 12:00 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: TBD.
What rocket is being used for The Grain Goddess Provides (iQPS Launch 7)?
The Electron | The Grain Goddess Provides (iQPS Launch 7) mission uses the Electron rocket, manufactured by Rocket Lab. The Electron has flown 91 times with a 95.6% success rate.
Where is the Electron | The Grain Goddess Provides (iQPS Launch 7) launching from?
The launch takes place from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1A at Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand.
What orbit is The Grain Goddess Provides (iQPS Launch 7) going to?
The The Grain Goddess Provides (iQPS Launch 7) mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching The Grain Goddess Provides (iQPS Launch 7)?
The Electron | The Grain Goddess Provides (iQPS Launch 7) is operated by Rocket Lab.
Can I watch the Electron | The Grain Goddess Provides (iQPS Launch 7) 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
Jul 1, 2026 01:49 UTC
Launch delayed by 30 days
Jul 1, 2026 01:01 UTC u2192 Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Jul 1, 2026 01:49 UTC
Status changed: HOLD u2192 TBD
Launch date/time TBD (via Launch Library 2)
Jul 1, 2026 01:05 UTC
Status changed: GO u2192 HOLD
Launch placed on HOLD (via Launch Library 2)
Jun 30, 2026 20:49 UTC
Launch moved up by 12 hours
Jul 1, 2026 13:00 UTC u2192 Jul 1, 2026 01:00 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Jun 29, 2026 04:48 UTC
Launch delayed by 35.8 hours
Jun 30, 2026 01:15 UTC u2192 Jul 1, 2026 13:00 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Jun 28, 2026 19:38 UTC
Launch delayed by 1.3 hours
Jun 30, 2026 00:00 UTC u2192 Jun 30, 2026 01:15 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Jun 28, 2026 19:38 UTC
Status changed: TBD u2192 GO
Launch GO for launch (via Launch Library 2)
May 7, 2026 16:28 UTC
Launch delayed by 30 days
May 31, 2026 00:00 UTC u2192 Jun 30, 2026 00:00 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 9, 2026 23:47 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Apr 9, 2026 23:47 UTC
Launch date set: Jul 31, 2026 at 00:00 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Rocket Lab
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 2 minutes ago
●Launch Library 22 minutes ago
Launch ID: 8b7e748c-6ed5-4681-a898-827b4a23b8d7
●Open-Meteo Weather1 day ago
Pad weather at -39.26, 177.86
Mission Profile
The Grain Goddess Provides (iQPS Launch 7) is a Electron mission operated by Rocket Lab set to lift off from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1A, Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand on July 31, 2026. The flight is tasked with delivering its payload on a earth science mission to Low Earth Orbit.