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Rocket Lab launches iQPS radar-imaging satellite as Electron approaches 100 missions

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Rocket Lab’s Electron successfully placed a radar-imaging satellite for Japanese company iQPS into orbit, marking another mission for the small-launch vehicle as it approaches its 100th flight. The launch underscores Electron’s continuing role in serving commercial satellite customers and Japan’s Earth-observation market.

Discovered 2026-11-03T04:45:39.297001-08:00 | 2026-11-03T04:45:39.297001-08:00

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  • The successful iQPS mission adds another operational flight as Electron approaches its 100th mission, a milestone that reflects the vehicle’s accumulated launch record.
  • The payload was a radar-imaging satellite for a Japanese company, linking commercial launch services with demand for satellite-based Earth observation.

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