We’ve signed a direct contract with @JAXA_en for two dedicated launches on Electron!The missions will deploy satellites for JAXA’s Innovative Satellite Technology Demonstration Program: the RAISE-4 spacecraft on the first launch, and a JAXA-manifested rideshare of eight spacecraft on the second.The first JAXA mission is scheduled to take place in December. Launch timing and further information to come.ℹ️: http://bit.ly/48Vw6qD
Launching from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand, the two Electron missions will deploy satellites for JAXA’s Innovative Satellite Technology Demonstration Program. The first launch, scheduled from December 2025, will deploy the agency’s RApid Innovative payload demonstration SatellitE-4 (RAISE-4) spacecraft, a single satellite that will demonstrate eight technologies developed by private companies, universities, and research institutions throughout Japan.
RAISE And Shine! Our next Electron launch will be a dedicated mission for @JAXA_en from Launch Complex 1 to a 540km LEO.The launch will deploy JAXA'S RAISE-4 mission that includes a single satellite with 8x tech demonstrations by companies, universities, and research institutions throughout Japan."RAISE And Shine" will launch NET December 5th. ℹ️Mission info: https://rocketlabcorp.com/missions/next-mission/
Altitude: 540 kmInclination: 97.5 °Mass: ~110 kg
We’ve completed payload integration and encapsulation at LC-1 with @JAXA_en for our 77th Electron launch.Next up: Wet Dress Rehearsal for the “RAISE and Shine" mission before the launch window opens on December 5 UTC.
Rocket Lab@RocketLab·1mDue to unfavorable weather over Launch Complex 1 this week, we’re now targeting no earlier than Sunday December 7 NZDT for the launch of “RAISE And Shine” for @jaxa_en.The launch window opens NET:🚀UTC 03:00, Dec 7🚀NZDT 4:00pm, Dec 7🚀JST 12:00pm, Dec 7🚀PT 7:00pm, Dec 6🚀ET 10:00pm, Dec 6
Launch 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
The Small Demonstration Satellite-4 (RAISE-4), carrying the eight demonstration themes of the Innovative Satellite Technology Demonstration-4, was scheduled to be launched on Rocket Lab's Electron rocket from Launch Complex 1 on the Mahia Peninsula in New Zealand at 12:00 PM on December 7, 2025 (24-hour Japan time). However, Rocket Lab has informed us that they have rescheduled the launch date and time as detailed below to allow time for additional verification work.Launch date and time: December 9th, 2025 (Tuesday) 12:00 (Japan time)
“RAISE And Shine” has now been scheduled for NET Dec 12 to allow time for additional checkouts.
‘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.
Launch 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
"RAISE And Shine" and welcome to launch day. Our 77th Electron mission is scheduled for liftoff for @JAXA_en today in T-6 hours.︀︀︀︀Liftoff is set for︀︀🚀 4:09 pm NZDT︀︀🚀 12:09 pm JST︀︀🚀 03:09 UTC︀︀🚀 10:09 pm ET︀︀🚀 7:09 pm PT
Electron is vertical on the pad at LC-1 for @JAXE_en. Today's mission will be our 77th mission overall and 19th Electron launch this year.Liftoff is set for🚀 4:09 pm NZDT🚀 12:09 pm JST🚀 03:09 UTC🚀 10:09 pm ET🚀 7:09 pm PT
Rocket Lab@RocketLabIt's looking like a fine day to launch a rocket. Just under three hours to launch for @jaxa_en, with the early weather forecast 90% favorable for launch at 4:09 p.m. NZDT / 03:09 UTC.
