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E-Space

Electron launch from Mahia (New Zealand) on August 23, 2025, carrying 5 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

August 23, 2025 · 22:42 UTCLaunch 2025-185Launch no. 7,042 in the log
RocketElectron
SpaceportMahiapad LC1A
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRocket LabNew Zealand

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
August 23, 2025, 22:42
Launch designation
2025-185
Mission
E-Space
Flight name
Live, Laugh, Launch
Vehicle flight ID
70

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
170 km
Initial apogee
658 km
Inclination
97.9°
Payload mass to orbit
0.120 t
Payloads
5
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Dresden2025-185ANORAD 65297E-SpaceCommunications30 kgIn orbit
Fourier2025-185BNORAD 65298E-SpaceCommunications30 kgIn orbit
Stark2025-185CNORAD 65299E-SpaceCommunications30 kgIn orbit
Basil2025-185ENORAD 65301E-SpaceCommunications30 kgIn orbit
Dojo2025-185FNORAD 65302E-SpaceCommunications30 kgIn orbit

Source: GCAT launch list and payload catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0). Orbit values are the initial orbit reported for the launch.