www.space.com Rocket Lab Launches 99th Mission with Japanese Radar Satellite
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- •Rocket Lab's 99th mission launches today, November 2, 2026.
- •The mission carries a radar satellite for iQPS, part of a 36-satellite constellation.
- •The Electron rocket has successfully completed 16 launches this year.
On November 2, 2026, Rocket Lab is set to launch its 99th mission, named 'The Sea God Surveys', from New Zealand. The Electron rocket will carry an Earth-observation radar satellite for the Japanese company iQPS. This mission marks Rocket Lab's 10th launch for iQPS, which is developing a constellation of 36 synthetic aperture radar satellites. The Electron rocket, which stands 18 meters tall, has already completed 16 launches in 2026. The launch is scheduled to occur at 11:30 a.m. EST (16:30 GMT). Rocket Lab will begin live coverage 30 minutes prior to the launch.
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Rocket Lab's 99th launch scheduled
The Electron rocket will launch an Earth-observation radar satellite for iQPS from New Zealand at 11:30 a.m. EST.
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What is the purpose of the Sea God Surveys mission?
The mission aims to deploy a radar satellite for iQPS to enhance Earth observation capabilities.
How many launches has Rocket Lab completed in 2026?
Rocket Lab has completed 16 launches in 2026 prior to today's mission.
When can I watch the launch live?
The launch can be watched live starting 30 minutes before the scheduled lift-off at 11:30 a.m. EST.
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