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Launch Date
5/17/2025
Launch Site
MAHIA LC1A
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Launch Vehicle
Electron (Electron Family)
On May 17, 2025, the launch of The Sea God Sees achieved a perfect transfer orbit.
As of June 27, 2025, QPS-SAR-10 (WADATSUMI-I) was operational.
As of May 17, 2025, the first communication with QPS-SAR-10 (WADATSUMI-I) was established approximately 30 minutes after deployment and satellite equipment was confirmed working and in good health.
As of May 17, 2025, QPS-SAR-10 (WADATSUMI-I) was deployed into its planned orbit approximately 50 minutes after launch.
As of June 9, 2025, iQPS released a First Light image from QPS-SAR-10 (WADATSUMI-I) which was launched on May 17, 2025 into a mid-inclined orbit.
On May 17, 2025 at 17:17 JST, iQPS indicated QPS-SAR-10 (WADATSUMI-I) was launched by Rocket Lab's Electron.
As of May 16, 2025, Rocket Lab completed a Wet Dress Rehearsal and indicated Electron was ready for launch of The Sea God Sees from Launch Complex 1 the next day NET 08:15 UTC/8:15 p.m. NZT.
As of May 5, 2025, Rocket Lab listed Mission The Sea God Sees as NET May 17, 2025 with launch time NET 08:15 UTC from Launch Complex 1 carrying payload QPS-SAR-10 (WADATSUMI-I).
As of May 17, 2025, Rocket Lab displayed Electron vertical on the pad at Launch Complex 1 and a countdown to launch was underway for QPS-SAR-10 with target lift-off times including 08:17 UTC and 8:17 p.m. NZT.
On May 17, 2025 at 08:17 UTC, Rocket Lab's Electron launched Mission The Sea God Sees from Launch Complex 1 carrying QPS-SAR-10 (WADATSUMI-I).
Rocket Lab has successfully deployed four satellites, QPS-SAR-9 through QPS-SAR-12, into their planned orbits aboard Electron in 2025.