Next Electron launch
Electron is Rocket Lab's small-satellite launcher, flying mostly from Mahia Peninsula in New Zealand with some missions from Wallops Island in Virginia. Its frequent, dedicated rides make it the go-to rocket for small spacecraft that need a precise orbit.
Next launch
Electron · Rocket Lab
Thu 31 Dec 2026, 00:00 UTCRocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand
Completed launches
27
Successful
27
Failures
0
Success rate
100%
Upcoming schedule
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the next Electron launch?
- The next Electron launch is 6x HawkEye 360 from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand, scheduled for Thu 31 Dec 2026, 00:00 UTC. The date is not yet confirmed and may change.
- Where does Electron launch from?
- Recent and upcoming Electron launches fly from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand.
- Who operates Electron?
- Electron launches are operated by Rocket Lab.
- How reliable is Electron?
- 27 of 27 completed launches in Orbit's records since September 2025 were successful.
- Can I watch the launch live?
- Yes. Each launch page shows the official live stream when the provider publishes one, plus a countdown in your local time. Sign up free to get a notification before launch.