Rocket Lab @RocketLabLaunch update: We are now targeting no earlier than Tuesday Dec 9 NZDT for the launch of “RAISE and Shine” for @jaxa_en 🚀UTC 03:00, Dec 9🚀NZDT 4:00pm, Dec 9🚀JST 12:00pm, Dec 9🚀PT 7:00pm, Dec 8🚀ET 10:00pm, Dec 8
Rocket Lab @RocketLab“RAISE And Shine” has now been scheduled for NET Dec 12 to allow time for additional checkouts.
Mission Name RAISE And ShineVehicle ElectronLaunch Date NET 12 December 2025Launch Time NET 03:00 UTCLaunch Site Launch Complex 1Overview Rocket Lab will launch a dedicated Electron mission for the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)Payload RAISE-4
Possible related marine navigation warnings have been issued out of Wallops for December 18-23, 00:45-05:45 UTC; it remains to be seen if it’s really for Electron.QuoteGeneral / Hazards To Navigation / HazardsDISTRICT: 5TITLE: General / Hazards To Navigation / HazardsSUB CATEGORY: Hazards To NavigationTYPE: HazardsWATERWAY NAME: Sector Virginia, Territorial SeaDESCRIPTION: General / Hazards To Navigation / Hazards From: 2025-12-03 To: 2025-12-24 Location: 38-17-60.000N / 074-57-00.000W 38-06-00.000N / 074-34-59.880W 37-40-00.120N / 074-10-00.120W 37-01-59.880N / 072-49-59.880W 36-46-59.880N / 073-00-00.000W 37-30-00.000N / 075-22-59.880W 37-40-00.120N / 075-32-60.000W 37-49-59.880N / 075-31-59.880W 38-02-29.400N / 075-18-00.720W 38-17-60.000N / 074-57-00.000W The Launch Director, National Aeronautics and Space Administration - Wallops Flight Facility, Wallops Island, Virginia, has advised that the areas in the Atlantic Ocean including the existing Danger Zone off Wallops Island and Chincoteague Inlet (depicted as 334.130) as shown on National Ocean Service Chart, will be hazardous to navigation because of a rocket launch during the periods and times. The test windows are: Primary:12 / 17 / 25 07:45PM - 12 / 18 / 25 12:45AM EST Alternates:12 / 18 / 25 07:45PM - 12 / 19 / 25 12:45AM EST 12 / 19 / 25 07:45PM - 12 / 20 / 25 12:45AM EST 12 / 20 / 25 07:45PM - 12 / 21 / 25 12:45AM EST 12 / 21 / 25 07:45PM - 12 / 22 / 25 12:45AM EST 12 / 22 / 25 07:45PM - 12 / 23 / 25 12:45AM EST Public ship avoidance area is in effect and bound by: 33 NAUTICAL MILE HAZARD AREA AT CENTER POINT 37-48.11N / 74-58.35W 27 NAUTICAL MILE HAZARD AREA AT CENTER POINT 37-25.62N / 74-15.37W 29 NAUTICAL MILE HAZARD AREA AT CENTER POINT 37-4.92N / 73-21.09W 90 NAUTICAL MILE HAZARD AREA AT CENTER POINT 35-47.33N / 69-49.6W 82 NAUTICAL MILE HAZARD AREA AT CENTER POINT 35-9.32N / 67-10.19W 122 NAUTICAL MILE HAZARD AREA AT CENTER POINT 29-56.71N / 57-40.28W 101 NAUTICAL MILE HAZARD AREA AT CENTER POINT 27-56.16N / 55-5.4W During the launch window, contact Wallops Plot via Marine Band (VHF) 12 and 22, or land line 757-824-1685. Outside the launch window contact [email protected]. MSI # 33235.DECIMAL LONGITUDE: nullDECIMAL LATITUDE: nullQuoteGeneral / Hazards To Navigation / HazardsDISTRICT: 5TITLE: General / Hazards To Navigation / HazardsSUB CATEGORY: Hazards To NavigationTYPE: HazardsWATERWAY NAME: Sector North Carolina, Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)DESCRIPTION: General / Hazards To Navigation / Hazards From: 2025-12-03 To: 2025-12-24 Location: 36-47-60.000N / 070-30-00.000W 35-36-00.000N / 065-30-00.000W 34-00-00.000N / 067-00-00.000W 35-30-00.000N / 071-30-00.000W 36-47-60.000N / 070-30-00.000W The Launch Director, National Aeronautics and Space Administration - Wallops Flight Facility, Wallops Island, Virginia, has advised that the areas in the Atlantic Ocean including the existing Danger Zone off Wallops Island and Chincoteague Inlet (depicted as 334.130) as shown on National Ocean Service Chart, will be hazardous to navigation because of a rocket launch during the periods and times. The test windows are: Primary: 12 / 17 / 25 07:45PM - 12 / 18 / 25 12:45AM EST Alternates: 12 / 18 / 25 07:45PM - 12 / 19 / 25 12:45AM EST 12 / 19 / 25 07:45PM - 12 / 20 / 25 12:45AM EST 12 / 20 / 25 07:45PM - 12 / 21 / 25 12:45AM EST 12 / 21 / 25 07:45PM - 12 / 22 / 25 12:45AM EST 12 / 22 / 25 07:45PM - 12 / 23 / 25 12:45AM ESTPublic ship avoidance area is in effect and bound by: 33 NAUTICAL MILE HAZARD AREA AT CENTER POINT 37-48.11N / 74-58.35W 27 NAUTICAL MILE HAZARD AREA AT CENTER POINT 37-25.62N / 74-15.37W 29 NAUTICAL MILE HAZARD AREA AT CENTER POINT 37-4.92N / 73-21.09W 90 NAUTICAL MILE HAZARD AREA AT CENTER POINT 35-47.33N / 69-49.6W 82 NAUTICAL MILE HAZARD AREA AT CENTER POINT 35-9.32N / 67-10.19W 122 NAUTICAL MILE HAZARD AREA AT CENTER POINT 29-56.71N / 57-40.28W 101 NAUTICAL MILE HAZARD AREA AT CENTER POINT 27-56.16N / 55-5.4W During the launch window, contact Wallops Plot via Marine Band (VHF) 12 and 22, or land line 757-824-1685. Outside the launch window contact [email protected]. MSI # 33236.DECIMAL LONGITUDE: nullDECIMAL LATITUDE: null(Graphs by Domi207/https://space-notices.vercel.app/)
General / Hazards To Navigation / HazardsDISTRICT: 5TITLE: General / Hazards To Navigation / HazardsSUB CATEGORY: Hazards To NavigationTYPE: HazardsWATERWAY NAME: Sector Virginia, Territorial SeaDESCRIPTION: General / Hazards To Navigation / Hazards From: 2025-12-03 To: 2025-12-24 Location: 38-17-60.000N / 074-57-00.000W 38-06-00.000N / 074-34-59.880W 37-40-00.120N / 074-10-00.120W 37-01-59.880N / 072-49-59.880W 36-46-59.880N / 073-00-00.000W 37-30-00.000N / 075-22-59.880W 37-40-00.120N / 075-32-60.000W 37-49-59.880N / 075-31-59.880W 38-02-29.400N / 075-18-00.720W 38-17-60.000N / 074-57-00.000W The Launch Director, National Aeronautics and Space Administration - Wallops Flight Facility, Wallops Island, Virginia, has advised that the areas in the Atlantic Ocean including the existing Danger Zone off Wallops Island and Chincoteague Inlet (depicted as 334.130) as shown on National Ocean Service Chart, will be hazardous to navigation because of a rocket launch during the periods and times. The test windows are: Primary:12 / 17 / 25 07:45PM - 12 / 18 / 25 12:45AM EST Alternates:12 / 18 / 25 07:45PM - 12 / 19 / 25 12:45AM EST 12 / 19 / 25 07:45PM - 12 / 20 / 25 12:45AM EST 12 / 20 / 25 07:45PM - 12 / 21 / 25 12:45AM EST 12 / 21 / 25 07:45PM - 12 / 22 / 25 12:45AM EST 12 / 22 / 25 07:45PM - 12 / 23 / 25 12:45AM EST Public ship avoidance area is in effect and bound by: 33 NAUTICAL MILE HAZARD AREA AT CENTER POINT 37-48.11N / 74-58.35W 27 NAUTICAL MILE HAZARD AREA AT CENTER POINT 37-25.62N / 74-15.37W 29 NAUTICAL MILE HAZARD AREA AT CENTER POINT 37-4.92N / 73-21.09W 90 NAUTICAL MILE HAZARD AREA AT CENTER POINT 35-47.33N / 69-49.6W 82 NAUTICAL MILE HAZARD AREA AT CENTER POINT 35-9.32N / 67-10.19W 122 NAUTICAL MILE HAZARD AREA AT CENTER POINT 29-56.71N / 57-40.28W 101 NAUTICAL MILE HAZARD AREA AT CENTER POINT 27-56.16N / 55-5.4W During the launch window, contact Wallops Plot via Marine Band (VHF) 12 and 22, or land line 757-824-1685. Outside the launch window contact [email protected]. MSI # 33235.DECIMAL LONGITUDE: nullDECIMAL LATITUDE: null
General / Hazards To Navigation / HazardsDISTRICT: 5TITLE: General / Hazards To Navigation / HazardsSUB CATEGORY: Hazards To NavigationTYPE: HazardsWATERWAY NAME: Sector North Carolina, Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)DESCRIPTION: General / Hazards To Navigation / Hazards From: 2025-12-03 To: 2025-12-24 Location: 36-47-60.000N / 070-30-00.000W 35-36-00.000N / 065-30-00.000W 34-00-00.000N / 067-00-00.000W 35-30-00.000N / 071-30-00.000W 36-47-60.000N / 070-30-00.000W The Launch Director, National Aeronautics and Space Administration - Wallops Flight Facility, Wallops Island, Virginia, has advised that the areas in the Atlantic Ocean including the existing Danger Zone off Wallops Island and Chincoteague Inlet (depicted as 334.130) as shown on National Ocean Service Chart, will be hazardous to navigation because of a rocket launch during the periods and times. The test windows are: Primary: 12 / 17 / 25 07:45PM - 12 / 18 / 25 12:45AM EST Alternates: 12 / 18 / 25 07:45PM - 12 / 19 / 25 12:45AM EST 12 / 19 / 25 07:45PM - 12 / 20 / 25 12:45AM EST 12 / 20 / 25 07:45PM - 12 / 21 / 25 12:45AM EST 12 / 21 / 25 07:45PM - 12 / 22 / 25 12:45AM EST 12 / 22 / 25 07:45PM - 12 / 23 / 25 12:45AM ESTPublic ship avoidance area is in effect and bound by: 33 NAUTICAL MILE HAZARD AREA AT CENTER POINT 37-48.11N / 74-58.35W 27 NAUTICAL MILE HAZARD AREA AT CENTER POINT 37-25.62N / 74-15.37W 29 NAUTICAL MILE HAZARD AREA AT CENTER POINT 37-4.92N / 73-21.09W 90 NAUTICAL MILE HAZARD AREA AT CENTER POINT 35-47.33N / 69-49.6W 82 NAUTICAL MILE HAZARD AREA AT CENTER POINT 35-9.32N / 67-10.19W 122 NAUTICAL MILE HAZARD AREA AT CENTER POINT 29-56.71N / 57-40.28W 101 NAUTICAL MILE HAZARD AREA AT CENTER POINT 27-56.16N / 55-5.4W During the launch window, contact Wallops Plot via Marine Band (VHF) 12 and 22, or land line 757-824-1685. Outside the launch window contact [email protected]. MSI # 33236.DECIMAL LONGITUDE: nullDECIMAL LATITUDE: null
https://twitter.com/rocketlab/status/1998551497748132213QuoteLaunch update: Our next Electron launch from LC-1 will be a dedicated mission for @kaistpr. The launch window for ‘Bridging The Swarm’ will open Thursday Dec 11 NZDT.🚀 1:45pm, Dec 11 NZDT🚀 00:45, Dec 11 UTC🚀 9:45am, Dec 11 KST🚀 7:45pm, Dec 10 ET🚀 4:45pm, Dec 10 PTFind out more: https://rocketlabcorp.com/missions/next-mission/
Launch update: Our next Electron launch from LC-1 will be a dedicated mission for @kaistpr. The launch window for ‘Bridging The Swarm’ will open Thursday Dec 11 NZDT.🚀 1:45pm, Dec 11 NZDT🚀 00:45, Dec 11 UTC🚀 9:45am, Dec 11 KST🚀 7:45pm, Dec 10 ET🚀 4:45pm, Dec 10 PTFind out more: https://rocketlabcorp.com/missions/next-mission/
Well, this launch has appeared on CADENA OIS...under the name of "Avalanche", a generic name instead of specific ones that could have identified the payload (+). Also after comparing the drop zones used as listed in the FAA document, it seems they are all too close when compared with ones used for the only 3 satellite launches that happened from Rocket Lab LC-2 so far.All indications point it being yet another HASTE launch.(+) For those 3 Electron orbital launches from Wallops so far:Virginia is for Launch Lovers/HawkEye 360 Cluster 6: STARLINGStronger Together/Capella 9 & 10: CAPELLALive and Let Fly/NROL-123: RASR-5 (NROL-123)Primary Launch Day 18 DEC 0500Z-0900Z Backup Launch Day 19 DEC 0500Z-0900Z Backup Launch Day 20 DEC 0500Z-0900Z Backup Launch Day 21 DEC 0500Z-0900Z Backup Launch Day 22 DEC 0500Z-0900Z Backup Launch Day 23 DEC 0500Z-0900Z
https://twitter.com/RocketLab/status/1998551501636284469Quote‘Bridging The Swarm’ will launch ahead of our earlier mission for @jaxa_en that has been rescheduled to NET Saturday Dec 13 NZDT. That’s two back-to-back missions from LC-1 and responsive launch in action.
‘Bridging The Swarm’ will launch ahead of our earlier mission for @jaxa_en that has been rescheduled to NET Saturday Dec 13 NZDT. That’s two back-to-back missions from LC-1 and responsive launch in action.
Delayed to Early 2026.ESA Navigation at 2025 Ministerial Council [Nov. 19]QuoteESA will soon launch the first two Celeste (LEO-PNT) In-Orbit Demonstrator (IOD) satellites to showcase the benefits of low Earth orbit satellites for positioning, navigation and timing (LEO-PNT), adding a powerful new multi-layer dimension to Europe’s satellite navigation. The proposed Celeste (LEO-PNT) In-Orbit Preparatory phase will focus on:maturing enabling technology building blocks (for example, integrated digital and RF modules and antennas, miniaturised clocks),driving industrialisation across Europe to boost future production and reduce cost,validating technologies through in-orbit experimentation.The ultimate objective is to prepare a LEO-PNT future operational system for the European Union that adds a new layer to the European PNT ecosystem, with Galileo at its core.In parallel, the programme aims to open new commercial opportunities worldwide, ultimately boosting innovation and European leadership for future market opportunities.European satellite navigation opens new chapter at ESA’s Ministerial Council [Nov. 27]QuoteWhat comes next?The first two Celeste demonstrator satellites, scheduled to launch early next year, will secure and test the assigned frequencies during a six-month experimentation phase. Following a formal review of the results, ESA foresees to engage user communities and stakeholders in third-party experimentations to test the functionalities and demonstrate services capabilities in representative environments.Now that the funding for the preparatory phase has been secured, a dedicated Industry Day will be organised early next year to showcase the European PNT ecosystem, outline the new opportunities and present the ESA-EU coordinated roadmap. This will be followed by an invitation to tender for this phase’s industrial activities, focusing on the development of enabling technologies, industrialisation efforts, and the deployment of a set of in-orbit validation satellites.
ESA will soon launch the first two Celeste (LEO-PNT) In-Orbit Demonstrator (IOD) satellites to showcase the benefits of low Earth orbit satellites for positioning, navigation and timing (LEO-PNT), adding a powerful new multi-layer dimension to Europe’s satellite navigation. The proposed Celeste (LEO-PNT) In-Orbit Preparatory phase will focus on:maturing enabling technology building blocks (for example, integrated digital and RF modules and antennas, miniaturised clocks),driving industrialisation across Europe to boost future production and reduce cost,validating technologies through in-orbit experimentation.The ultimate objective is to prepare a LEO-PNT future operational system for the European Union that adds a new layer to the European PNT ecosystem, with Galileo at its core.In parallel, the programme aims to open new commercial opportunities worldwide, ultimately boosting innovation and European leadership for future market opportunities.
What comes next?The first two Celeste demonstrator satellites, scheduled to launch early next year, will secure and test the assigned frequencies during a six-month experimentation phase. Following a formal review of the results, ESA foresees to engage user communities and stakeholders in third-party experimentations to test the functionalities and demonstrate services capabilities in representative environments.Now that the funding for the preparatory phase has been secured, a dedicated Industry Day will be organised early next year to showcase the European PNT ecosystem, outline the new opportunities and present the ESA-EU coordinated roadmap. This will be followed by an invitation to tender for this phase’s industrial activities, focusing on the development of enabling technologies, industrialisation efforts, and the deployment of a set of in-orbit validation satellites.
Rocket Lab @RocketLabToday's mission will be Electron's 19th this year, surpassing last year's record of 16 launches. Let's get into the details:⏰Launching: NET 1:55 pm NZDT🚀Launch site: LC-1 Pad A🌎Mission: Earth-observation🛰️Payload: NEONSAT-1A🎯Orbit: 540km LEOJoin the action with our live broadcast from T-20 mins: http://bit.ly/4rGYWSG
Rocket Lab @RocketLabWe're standing down from today's launch attempt to assess sensor data, but we have plenty of back up opportunities in the coming days. New target launch date for @kaistpr to be posted shortly🚀
Rocket Lab @RocketLabLaunch update: With strong ground winds over LC-1 expected tomorrow, we are now targeting no earlier than Sunday December 14 NZDT for the launch of “RAISE And Shine” for @jaxa_enLaunch window opens:🚀UTC 03:00, Dec 14 🚀NZDT 4:00pm, Dec 14 🚀JST 12:00pm, Dec 14 🚀PT 7:00pm, Dec 13 🚀ET 10:00pm, Dec 13
…with its second upcoming mission for JAXA (RAISE-4 co-flying microsats) scheduled for launch in Q1 2026. A dedicated Electron launch for the European Space Agency (ESA) (LEO-PNT A) is also planned for launch in the new year
Rocket Lab’s next launch of 2025 is scheduled to take place from Launch Complex 2 this month and will be announced in the coming days.
Mission Name: RAISE And ShineRocket: ElectronLaunch Date: 14 December 2025Launch Site: Launch Complex 1Launch Time: 16:09 NZTPayload: RAISE-4
Mission Name Bridging The SwarmVehicle ElectronLaunch Date December 16Launch Time NET 00:55 UTCLaunch Site Launch Complex 1Payload NEONSAT-1A
Rocket Lab @RocketLabWe're standing down from today's launch attempt after an abort on ignition. As usual, we have back up opportunities in the coming days though so we'll be back with a new T-0 date shortly.
Rocket Lab @RocketLabNext mission alert 🚨 Launching from Launch Complex 2 tomorrow will be our 20th Electron launch of the year: the STP-S30 mission for @USSF_SSC's Space Test Program.'Don't Be Such A Square' will deploy 4x DiskSats by @AerospaceCorp & @NASA to a 550km LEO from LC-2 at @Virginia_Space's Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport.Launch window opens:🚀 12:00 am ET, Dec 18🚀 9:00 pm PT, Dec 17🚀 05:00 UTC, Dec 18🚀 6:00 pm NZT, Dec 18
Mission Name Don't Be Such A SquareVehicle ElectronLaunch Date 18 December 2025Launch Time NET 05:00 UTCLaunch Site Launch Complex 2Payload STP-S30Orbit 550km LEOInclination 45 degrees
Rocket Lab @RocketLabLIFTOFF for Electron! "Don’t Be Such A Square" is on its way to space for the @USSpaceForce and @USSF_SSC
Jonathan McDowell @planet4589LAUNCH at 0503:00 UTC Dec 18 of Electron from Wallops MARS with the STP-S30 payload. Yay kudos to @RocketLab for the superimposed UTC clock as well as T+ times... every launch cast should do this
