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Rocket Lab Successfully Launches Japan's Kushinada-I Satellite

8/5/2025

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On August 5, 2025, Rocket Lab's Electron rocket soared into the sky, successfully delivering Japan's QPS-SAR-12 satellite, affectionately named Kushinada-I. This milestone mission, dubbed "The Harvest Goddess Thrives," not only marks Rocket Lab's 69th flight but also strengthens our ability to monitor Earth with its advanced radar technology, contributing to a future constellation of 36 SAR satellites.

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On August 5, 2025, Rocket Lab's Electron rocket soared into the sky, successfully delivering Japan's QPS-SAR-12 satellite, affectionately named Kushinada-I. This milestone mission, dubbed "The Harvest Goddess Thrives," not only marks Rocket Lab's 69th flight but also strengthens our ability to monitor Earth with its advanced radar technology, contributing to a future constellation of 36 SAR satellites.