TBD
StriX Launch 12
Last Updated: 57 minutes ago
Vehicle
Electron
Launch Site
LC-1
Orbit
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Profile
Earth Science
Saturday, October 31, 2026 Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand
Mission State
Schedule
Window to be announced
Rocket Lab has not published a precise launch time yet.
Coverage
Stream not published yet
Coverage often appears closer to launch, especially for updated NET dates.
Name Origin
AI
The mission name is directly derived from its primary payload, the StriX series of synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellites for Synspective. This launch represents the 12th unit in the constellation. 'StriX' refers to a genus of owls, reflecting the satellite's ability to see at night.
"StriX Launch 12"
Mission Overview
Synthetic aperture radar satellite for Japanese Earth imaging company Synspective.
Technical Details
Vehicle
Electron
Rocket Lab launch vehicle
Launch Site
Launch Complex 1
LC-1 · Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand
Target Orbit
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Planned deployment regime
Mission Profile
Earth Science
Mission architecture