The Grain Goddess Provides
Rocket Lab launched Electron from Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand on 6 August 2026 carrying QPS-SAR-13, nicknamed MIKURA-I, for iQPS. The kick stage circularized its orbit and mission control confirmed payload separation.
Key moments
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Hosts introduce the launch and payload
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Final go/no-go poll
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Liftoff
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Max Q cleared
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Stage separation and second stage ignition
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Battery hot swap
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Kick stage in transfer orbit
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Payload separation confirmed
Key facts
| Vehicle | Electron |
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| Mission name | The Grain Goddess Provides |
| Launch site | Launch Complex 1, Mahia, New Zealand |
| Crew size | 0 |
| Outcome | Success |
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