The Lightning God Defends (iQPS Launch 8) — launch recap
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Launch facts
| Rocket | Electron |
| Operator | Rocket Lab |
| Pad | Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1B, Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand |
| T-0 (UTC) | 20 August 2026 at 13:04 |
| Status | Success |
Rocket Lab launched The Lightning God Defends (iQPS Launch 8) on a Electron rocket on 20 August 2026 at 13:04 UTC from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1B.
Launch details
- Rocket: Electron
- Mission: The Lightning God Defends (iQPS Launch 8)
- Operator: Rocket Lab
- Launch pad: Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1B, Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand
- Launch time: 20 August 2026 at 13:04 UTC
- Status: Success
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