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Electron | Owl By The Dozen (StriX Launch 12)

Launch by Rocket Lab. Synthetic aperture radar satellite for Japanese Earth imaging company Synspective. From Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand.
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Countdown Timer - Electron | Owl By The Dozen (StriX Launch 12)

Get ready for an exhilarating countdown to a groundbreaking moment in space exploration! On Saturday, September 19, 2026, Rocket Lab is set to launch the Electron rocket, delivering the Owl By The Dozen (StriX Launch 12) mission. This remarkable event will see the deployment of a synthetic aperture radar satellite for the innovative Japanese Earth imaging company, Synspective. Witness history in the making as the Electron rocket lifts off from the iconic Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 on the stunning Mahia Peninsula in New Zealand. Our countdown timer is ticking down to this monumental launch, so stay tuned and prepare to experience the excitement of space innovation like never before!

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