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RAISE-4

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

December 14, 2025 · 03:09 UTCLaunch 2025-297Launch no. 7,158 in the log
RocketElectron
SpaceportMahiapad LC1B
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRocket LabNew Zealand

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
December 14, 2025, 03:09
Launch designation
2025-297
Mission
RAISE-4
Flight name
RAISE and Shine
Vehicle flight ID
77

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
263 km
Initial apogee
547 km
Inclination
97.4°
Payload mass to orbit
0.110 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
RAISE-42025-297BNORAD 67073Japan Aerospace Exploration AgencyTechnology110 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.