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Hawk 16A/B/C

Electron launch from Mahia (New Zealand) on October 23, 2026, carrying 3 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

October 23, 2026 · 07:11 UTCLaunch 2026-239Launch no. 7,428 in the log
RocketElectron
SpaceportMahiapad LC1A
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRocket LabNew Zealand

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
October 23, 2026, 07:11
Launch designation
2026-239
Mission
Hawk 16A/B/C
Flight name
We're not Hawking Around
Vehicle flight ID
98

Orbit and payload

Payload mass to orbit
0.138 t
Payloads
3
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Hawk 16A2026-239ANORAD 101144HawkEye 360 Inc.———
Hawk 16B2026-239BNORAD 101145HawkEye 360 Inc.———
Hawk 16C2026-239CNORAD 101146HawkEye 360 Inc.———

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