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Rocket LabLaunch SuccessfulEarth ScienceElectron · NeonSat-1A
Launched 2026-01-30 01:21:39 UTCRocket Lab Launch Complex 1A, Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand
Success
Reached Sun-Synchronous Orbit
The second stage shut down at T+9:07 and released the payload at T+53:58.
Worldwide
22nd
orbital launch attempt in 2026
Rocket Lab
2nd
launch this year
Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1A
2nd
launch from this pad this year
Pad turnaround
7 d 14 h
since the pad's previous launch
Planned times, from liftoff at . The result is at the top of the page.
The NeonSat-1A, carrying a high-resolution optical camera, is designed to test the constellation capabilities of the South Korean government's Earth observation micro-satellite constellation NeonSat (New-space Earth Observation Satellite), in particular technology improvements identified from operations of NeonSat-1 after its launch in April 2024. These technologies will in turn be incorporated into the next 10 NeonSat under construction, as well as providing more site re-visiting capabilities along with NeonSat-1.
The NeonSat constellation is the first satellite system developed by the government using a mass-production approach for precise monitoring of the Korean Peninsula, lead by the Satellite Technology Research Center (SaTReC) at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Korea’s leading university dedicated to science and technology. Designed to capture near-real time natural disaster monitoring for the Korean peninsula, KAIST’s NEONSAT constellation is a collaboration across multiple Korean academic, industry, and research institutions, including SaTReC, which is leading the program’s system design and engineering.
The NEONSAT program is funded by the Korean government’s Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT).
Rocket Lab is an American aerospace manufacturer with a wholly owned New Zealand subsidiary. The company develops lightweight, cost-effective commercial rocket launch services. The Electron Program was founded on the premise that small payloads such as CubeSats require dedicated small launch vehicles and flexibility not currently offered by traditional rocket systems. Its rocket, the Electron, is a light-weight rocket and is now operating commercially. The company is also producing a variety of spacecrafts and spacecrafts components.
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Launch success.
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Spacecraft separation.
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Official Webcast by Rocket Lab has started
Launch Library 2
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Liftoff.
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New T-0.
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Hold at T-08:59.
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Updated launch weather, 70% GO.
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GO for launch.
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Delayed to NET January 30.
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NET January 28 UTC, to be confirmed as for this launch.
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NET January 27 LT per new navigation warnings, to be confirmed.
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No more Rocket Lab launches in 2025.
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Reverted back to NET December TBD.
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Scrubbed for the day.
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Abort at engine ignition.
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Official Webcast by Rocket Lab has started
Launch Library 2
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Rescheduled for December 16 UTC.
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Reverted back to December TBD pending new launch date.
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Scrubbed for the day.
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Recycled for end of window.
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Hold at T-5:43.
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Official Webcast by Rocket Lab has started
Launch Library 2
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Updated T-0.
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GO for launch.
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Updated launch window per new NOTAMs.
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Added launch.
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Height
18m
Diameter
1.2m
To low Earth orbit
300kg
Liftoff thrust
162kN
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