The Lightning God Defends (iQPS Launch 8)
The Lightning God Defends (iQPS Launch 8) launched on Electron (Rocket Lab) from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand, Thu, 20 Aug 2026, 13:04 UTC. Result: Launch Successful.
Synthetic aperture radar Earth observation satellite for Japanese Earth imaging company iQPS.
- Rocket
- Electron
- Provider
- Rocket Lab
- Launch site
- Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1B, Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand
- Destination
- Low Earth Orbit
- Status
- Launch Successful
- Mission type
- Earth Science