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BlackSky Gen3-4

Electron launch from Mahia (New Zealand) on March 5, 2026, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

March 5, 2026 · 23:53 UTCLaunch 2026-043Launch no. 7,225 in the log
RocketElectron
SpaceportMahiapad LC1A
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRocket LabNew Zealand

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
March 5, 2026, 23:53
Launch designation
2026-043
Mission
BlackSky Gen3-4
Flight name
Insight At Speed Is A...
Vehicle flight ID
83

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
188 km
Initial apogee
419 km
Inclination
42.1°
Payload mass to orbit
0.138 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Global-342026-043ANORAD 68098BlackSky GlobalOptical imaging138 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.