The Lightning God Defends (iQPS Launch 8)
T-24d 6h 19m until launch
Track Live on 3D Globe →| Rocket | Electron |
|---|---|
| Provider | Rocket Lab |
| Target Orbit | Low Earth Orbit |
| Status | To Be Determined |
| Launch Time | Mon, 31 Aug 2026 00:00:00 UTC |
| Launch Pad | Unknown Pad — Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand |
Mission
Synthetic aperture radar Earth observation satellite for Japanese Earth imaging company iQPS.
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How to track The Lightning God Defends (iQPS Launch 8)
- Open the live 3D globe — the launch pad (Unknown Pad — Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand) is pinned at its real coordinates.
- Watch the live countdown to lift-off and the planned ascent path.
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Frequently asked questions
When does The Lightning God Defends (iQPS Launch 8) launch?
The The Lightning God Defends (iQPS Launch 8) launch window opens Mon, 31 Aug 2026 00:00:00 UTC from Unknown Pad — Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand. ObjectTracer shows a live countdown to lift-off.
What rocket is launching The Lightning God Defends (iQPS Launch 8)?
The Lightning God Defends (iQPS Launch 8) is set to fly on a Electron operated by Rocket Lab, targeting Low Earth Orbit.
How can I track The Lightning God Defends (iQPS Launch 8) live?
Open ObjectTracer's 3D globe to see the launch pad location, a real-time countdown and the rocket's trajectory. Tracking begins automatically near lift-off.
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