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QPS-SAR-13

Electron launch from Mahia (New Zealand) on August 6, 2026, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

August 6, 2026 · 09:18 UTCLaunch 2026-180Launch no. 7,367 in the log
RocketElectron
SpaceportMahiapad LC1A
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRocket LabNew Zealand

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
August 6, 2026, 09:18
Launch designation
2026-180
Mission
QPS-SAR-13
Flight name
The Grain Goddess Prov.
Vehicle flight ID
92

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
235 km
Initial apogee
569 km
Inclination
42.0°
Payload mass to orbit
0.120 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Mikura-I2026-180ANORAD 100243QPS Laboratories Co, Ltd.———

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