Earth Science
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).
Orbital Attempt
#7,195
RL Mission
#81
Pad Launch
#37
Location Launch
#71
Designator
2026-019
Weather GO
100%
Jan 30, 2026, 1:21 AM
Second
1 update
10:45 PM
Window Open
2:00 AM
Window Close
Electron is a two-stage orbital expendable launch vehicle (with an optional third stage) developed by the American aerospace company Rocket Lab. Electron is a small-lift launch vehicle designed to launch small satellites and cubesats to sun-synchronous orbit and low earth orbit. The Electron is the first orbital class rocket to use electric-pump-fed engines, powered by the 9 Rutherford engines on the first stage. It is also used as a suborbital testbed (called HASTE) for hypersonics research.
Length
18 m
Diameter
1.2 m
Launch Mass
13 t
Thrust
162 kN
LEO Capacity
300 kg
SSO Capacity
225 kg
Launch Cost
$6M
Reusable
No
Maiden Flight
2017
Fastest Turnaround
21h 55m
Total Launches
88
Successful
84
Failed
4
Consecutive Success
47
Maiden flight: May 25, 2017
Launch success.
SourceSpacecraft separation.
SourceOfficial Webcast by Rocket Lab has started
SourceLiftoff.
SourceNew T-0.
SourceHold at T-08:59.
SourceUpdated launch weather, 70% GO.
SourceGO for launch.
SourceDelayed to NET January 30.
SourceNET January 28 UTC, to be confirmed as for this launch.
SourceNET January 27 LT per new navigation warnings, to be confirmed.
SourceNo more Rocket Lab launches in 2025.
SourceReverted back to NET December TBD.
SourceScrubbed for the day.
SourceAbort at engine ignition.
SourceOfficial Webcast by Rocket Lab has started
SourceRescheduled for December 16 UTC.
SourceReverted back to December TBD pending new launch date.
SourceScrubbed for the day.
SourceRecycled for end of window.
SourceHold at T-5:43.
SourceOfficial Webcast by Rocket Lab has started
SourceUpdated T-0.
SourceGO for launch.
SourceUpdated launch window per new NOTAMs.
SourceAdded launch.
SourceRocket 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.
Founded
2006
Administrator
CEO: Peter Beck
Total Launches
88
Successful
84
Failed
4
Pending
42
Consecutive Success
47
Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 is a commercial spaceport located close to Ahuriri Point at the southern tip of Māhia Peninsula, on the east coast of New Zealand's North Island. It is owned and operated by private spaceflight company Rocket Lab and supports launches of the company's Electron rocket for small satellites. With the launch of Electron on 25 May 2017, it became the first private spaceport to host an orbital launch attempt, and the first site in New Zealand to host an orbital launch attempt. With the Electron launch of 21 January 2018, it became the first private spaceport to host a successful orbital launch.
Timezone
Pacific/Auckland
Local Launch Time
Jan 30, 2026, 2:21 PM
Total Launches
76
Total Landings
17
Coordinates
-39.2608, 177.8659