“RAISE And Shine”: RAISE-4 – Electron/Kick Stage (fl 77) – Mahia LC-1 (NZ) – 14.12.2025 03:00 UTC

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https://x.com/RocketLab/status/1993070286548418678

Rocket Lab  @RocketLab
RAISE And Shine! Our next Electron launch will be a dedicated mission for @JAXA_en from Launch Complex 1 to a 540km LEO.
The launch will deploy JAXA'S RAISE-4 mission that includes a single satellite with 8x tech demonstrations by companies, universities, and research institutions throughout Japan.
"RAISE And Shine" will launch NET December 5th.
Mission info: https://rocketlabcorp.com/missions/next-mission/

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https://rocketlabcorp.com/missions/next-mission/

RAISE And Shine

Next Launch

Mission Name: RAISE And Shine
Rocket: Electron
Launch Date: NET 5 December 2025
Launch Site: Launch Complex 1
Launch Time: NET 03:00 UTC
Payload: RAISE-4

Mission Overview
"RAISE And Shine" is the first of two dedicated Electron launches with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA).
"RAISE And Shine" will launch from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand during a launch window that opens December 5, UTC. This mission will deploy the Agency's RApid Innovative payload demonstration SatellitE-4 (RAISE-4) spacecraft, a single satellite that will demonstrate eight technologies developed by private companies, universities, and research institutions throughout Japan.
The mission is Rocket Lab's first dedicated Electron launch directly contracted with JAXA, emphasizing Electron's importance to reliable global space access for both domestic and allied international space agencies.

[zandr]

https://x.com/RocketLab/status/1995241134512279700

Rocket Lab @RocketLab
We've completed payload integration and encapsulation at LC-1 with @JAXA_en for our 77th Electron launch.

Next up: Wet Dress Rehearsal for the "RAISE and Shine" mission before the launch window opens on December 5 UTC.

Собрана КГЧ.

[zandr]

https://x.com/RocketLab/status/1995711990535520570

Rocket Lab  @RocketLab
Due to unfavorable weather over Launch Complex 1 this week, we're now targeting no earlier than Sunday December 7 NZDT for the launch of "RAISE And Shine" for @jaxa_en.
The launch window opens NET:
UTC 03:00, Dec 7
NZDT 4:00pm, Dec 7
JST 12:00pm, Dec 7
PT 7:00pm, Dec 6
ET 10:00pm, Dec 6

Перенос по погоде.

[zandr]

На два дня вправо

Rocket Lab  @RocketLab
Launch update: We are now targeting no earlier than Tuesday Dec 9 NZDT for the launch of "RAISE and Shine" for @jaxa_en
 
UTC 03:00, Dec 9
NZDT 4:00pm, Dec 9
JST 12:00pm, Dec 9
PT 7:00pm, Dec 8
ET 10:00pm, Dec 8

[Без_имени]

"RAISE And Shine" has now been scheduled for NET Dec 12 to allow time for additional checkouts

Акция «RAISE And Shine» теперь запланирована на NET 12 декабря, чтобы дать время для дополнительных проверок.

https://twitter.com/RocketLab/status/1997884223873843260

[zandr]

Пропустит вперёд "братский" пуск.

Rocket Lab  @RocketLab
'Bridging The Swam' will launch ahead of our earlier mission for @jaxa_en that has been rescheduled to NET Saturday Dec 13 NZDT. That's two back-to-back missions from LC-1 and responsive launch in action.

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"Братский" отложен.
Текущий переназначен
https://x.com/RocketLab/status/1999241193318940702

Rocket Lab  @RocketLab
Launch update: With strong ground winds over LC-1 expected tomorrow, we are now targeting no earlier than Sunday December 14 NZDT for the launch of "RAISE And Shine" for @jaxa_en
Launch window opens:
UTC 03:00, Dec 14
NZDT 4:00pm, Dec 14
JST 12:00pm, Dec 14
PT 7:00pm, Dec 13
ET 10:00pm, Dec 13

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Код Выделить Развернуть

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMP328yoUu4

Rocket Lab - 'RAISE and Shine' Launch for JAXA
  Rocket Lab

[zandr]

https://x.com/RocketLab/status/1999950741461754238

Rocket Lab  @RocketLab
"RAISE And Shine" and welcome to launch day. Our 77th Electron mission is scheduled for liftoff for @JAXA_en today in T-6 hours.
Liftoff is set for
 4:09 pm NZDT
 12:09 pm JST
 03:09 UTC
 10:09 pm ET
 7:09 pm PT

[zandr]

https://x.com/RocketLab/status/1999998997847765093

Rocket Lab  @RocketLab
It's looking like a fine day to launch a rocket. Just under three hours to launch for @jaxa_en, with the early weather forecast 90% favorable for launch at 4:09 p.m. NZDT / 03:09 UTC.
 

[zandr]

https://x.com/Dillonshrop06/status/1999987070945931514

Dillon  @Dillonshrop06
Hazard Map for RAISE And Shine
https://bit.ly/4pn02Bp                     
NET December 14 0309 UTC
 

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Т-2 мин.
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Пуск!
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Разделение ступеней подтверждено.
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Отключение двигателя второй ступени.
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KickStage с ПН отделился от второй ступени на предварительной орбите.

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Rocket Lab  @RocketLab
SECO confirmed and nominal transfer orbit achieved. Electron is set to deploy RAISE-4 in approx. T+45 mins for @JAXA_en

Отделение спутника примерно 07:05 мск.

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Rocket Lab  @RocketLab
MISSION SUCCESS! Payload deployment confirmed for Electron's 77th launch, releasing @JAXA_en's  RAISE-4 satellite to a 540km LEO

Миссия успешна.