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Open Cosmos

Electron launch from Mahia (New Zealand) on January 22, 2026, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

January 22, 2026 · 10:52 UTCLaunch 2026-015Launch no. 7,196 in the log
RocketElectron
SpaceportMahiapad LC1A
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRocket LabNew Zealand

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
January 22, 2026, 10:52
Launch designation
2026-015
Mission
Open Cosmos
Flight name
Cosmos Will See You Now
Vehicle flight ID
80

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
181 km
Initial apogee
1,081 km
Inclination
89.0°
Payload mass to orbit
0.120 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
MR 22026-015ANORAD 67556Open Cosmos/BarcelonaCommunications20 kgIn orbit
MR 12026-015BNORAD 67557Open Cosmos/BarcelonaCommunications20 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.