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Strix-5

Electron launch from Mahia (New Zealand) on October 14, 2025, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

October 14, 2025 · 16:33 UTCLaunch 2025-229Launch no. 7,089 in the log
RocketElectron
SpaceportMahiapad LC1A
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRocket LabNew Zealand

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
October 14, 2025, 16:33
Launch designation
2025-229
Mission
Strix-5
Flight name
Owl New World
Vehicle flight ID
73

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
171 km
Initial apogee
531 km
Inclination
41.8°
Payload mass to orbit
0.150 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
StriX-52025-229ANORAD 65971Synspective Inc.Radar imaging150 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.