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Electron | Viva La StriX (StriX Launch 9)
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May 22, 2026 at 09:33 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
Viva La StriX (StriX Launch 9)
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: 156a9e46-01b5-46f4-818e-ea563c71c5fe
Reported date: May 22, 2026 at 09:33 UTC
Last synced: 35 seconds ago
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HOLD reported by @Just_Observed
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
SCHEDULE & STATUS HISTORY
STATUS CHANGEMay 22, 2026 at 13:47 UTC
IN FLIGHT → SUCCESS
Source: Launch Library 2
STATUS CHANGEMay 22, 2026 at 09:36 UTC
GO → IN FLIGHT
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(0.1 hrs)
May 22, 2026 at 09:24 UTCMay 22, 2026 09:30 → May 22, 2026 09:33 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
STATUS CHANGEApr 30, 2026 at 22:28 UTC
TBD → GO
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(9.5 hrs)
Apr 30, 2026 at 22:28 UTCMay 22, 2026 00:00 → May 22, 2026 09:30 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
MOVED UP(9 days)
Apr 30, 2026 at 13:43 UTCMay 31, 2026 00:00 → May 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
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VEHICLE — Electron →
MANUFACTURER
Rocket Lab
FLIGHTS
89
SUCCESSES
84
SUCCESS RATE
94.4%
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 | Viva La StriX (StriX Launch 9) launch?
The Electron | Viva La StriX (StriX Launch 9) is scheduled for Friday, May 22, 2026 at 9:33 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 Viva La StriX (StriX Launch 9)?
The Electron | Viva La StriX (StriX Launch 9) mission uses the Electron rocket, manufactured by Rocket Lab. The Electron has flown 89 times with a 94.4% success rate.
Where is the Electron | Viva La StriX (StriX Launch 9) 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 Viva La StriX (StriX Launch 9) going to?
The Viva La StriX (StriX Launch 9) mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Viva La StriX (StriX Launch 9)?
The Electron | Viva La StriX (StriX Launch 9) is operated by Rocket Lab.
Can I watch the Electron | Viva La StriX (StriX Launch 9) 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
May 29, 2026 02:32 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
May 22, 2026 13:47 UTC
Status changed: IN FLIGHT u2192 SUCCESS
Launch completed successfully (via Launch Library 2)
May 22, 2026 09:36 UTC
Status changed: GO u2192 IN FLIGHT
Launch IN FLIGHT (via Launch Library 2)
May 22, 2026 09:24 UTC
Launch delayed by 0.1 hours
May 22, 2026 09:30 UTC u2192 May 22, 2026 09:33 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 30, 2026 22:28 UTC
Launch delayed by 9.5 hours
May 22, 2026 00:00 UTC u2192 May 22, 2026 09:30 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 30, 2026 22:28 UTC
Status changed: TBD u2192 GO
Launch GO for launch (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 30, 2026 13:43 UTC
Launch moved up by 9 days
May 31, 2026 00:00 UTC u2192 May 22, 2026 00:00 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Mar 28, 2026 04:13 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 28, 2026 04:13 UTC
Launch date set: May 22, 2026 at 09:33 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Rocket Lab
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 35 seconds ago
HOLD reported by @Just_Observed on X
●Launch Library 235 seconds ago
Launch ID: 156a9e46-01b5-46f4-818e-ea563c71c5fe
●Open-Meteo Weather2 days ago
Pad weather at -39.26, 177.86
●X (Twitter) Search7 minutes ago
10 tweets
RECENT FROM X
1 month ago
Launch window opennElectron / Viva La StriX (StriX Launch 9) is in its launch window from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand.nStatus: Go for LaunchnNext signal: hold, liftoff, scrub or confirmed milestone.
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Launch Watch: final minutesnElectron / Viva La StriX (StriX Launch 9) is targeting 09:33 UTC.nStatus: Go for LaunchnNext signal: hold, liftoff or a late window change.
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Launch Watch: T-60mnElectron / Viva La StriX (StriX Launch 9) is targeting 09:33 UTC.nStatus: Go for LaunchnNext signal: range, weather and any late hold.
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Launch Watch: final minutesnElectron / Viva La StriX (StriX Launch 9) is targeting 09:30 UTC.nStatus: Go for LaunchnNext signal: hold, liftoff or a late window change.
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Orbit Note: Rocket Lab has a launch window open.nElectron / Viva La StriX (StriX Launch 9)nT-51 min.nLaunch site: Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand. https://t.co/ptBcSYsmqG
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Mission Profile
Viva La StriX (StriX Launch 9) 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 May 22, 2026. The flight carried its payload on a earth science mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.