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Next Electron launch: NET 2026

Electron is Rocket Lab's small-satellite launcher, flying mostly from Mahia Peninsula in New Zealand with some missions from Wallops Island in Virginia. Its frequent, dedicated rides make it the go-to rocket for small spacecraft that need a precise orbit.

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Next launch

BlackSky Gen-3 9

Electron · Rocket Lab

NET 2026Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand

TBD
TBD

Completed launches since Sept 2025

27

Successful

27

Failures

0

Success rate

100%

Upcoming schedule

  1. BlackSky Gen-3 6

    Rocket Lab · Electron

    TBD
    NET 2026Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand
    Placeholder date: Only a rough date (month, quarter or year) has been published. Expect it to change.
    TBD

  2. BlackSky Gen-3 7

    Rocket Lab · Electron

    TBD
    NET 2026Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand
    Placeholder date: Only a rough date (month, quarter or year) has been published. Expect it to change.
    TBD

  3. BlackSky Gen-3 8

    Rocket Lab · Electron

    TBD
    NET 2026Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand
    Placeholder date: Only a rough date (month, quarter or year) has been published. Expect it to change.
    TBD

  4. iQPS Launch 11

    Rocket Lab · Electron

    TBD
    NET 2026Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand
    Placeholder date: Only a rough date (month, quarter or year) has been published. Expect it to change.
    TBD

  5. LOXSAT 1

    Rocket Lab · Electron

    TBD
    NET 2026Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand
    Placeholder date: Only a rough date (month, quarter or year) has been published. Expect it to change.Slipped once · +153 days since first tracked
    TBD

  6. iQPS Launch 9

    Rocket Lab · Electron

    TBD
    NET 2026Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand
    Placeholder date: Only a rough date (month, quarter or year) has been published. Expect it to change.
    TBD

  7. 6x HawkEye 360

    Rocket Lab · Electron

    TBD
    NET 2026Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand
    Placeholder date: Only a rough date (month, quarter or year) has been published. Expect it to change.
    TBD

  8. iQPS Launch 10

    Rocket Lab · Electron

    TBD
    NET 2026Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand
    Placeholder date: Only a rough date (month, quarter or year) has been published. Expect it to change.
    TBD

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Frequently asked questions

When is the next Electron launch?
The next Electron launch is BlackSky Gen-3 9 from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand, scheduled for NET 2026. The date is not yet confirmed and may change.
Where does Electron launch from?
Recent and upcoming Electron launches fly from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand.
Who operates Electron?
Electron launches are operated by Rocket Lab.
How reliable is Electron?
27 of 27 completed launches in Orbit's records since September 2025 were successful.
Can I watch the launch live?
Yes. Each launch page shows the official live stream when the provider publishes one, plus a countdown in your local time. Sign up free to get a notification before launch.

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