“Kakushin Rising”: 8x CubeSats – Electron/Kick Stage (fl 87) – Mahia LC-1A (NZ) – 23.04.2026 03:09 UTC

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https://x.com/RocketLab/status/2000290722684322237

Rocket Lab  @RocketLab
"RAISE And Shine" was the first of two dedicated launches on Electron for @JAXA_en's Innovative Satellite Technology Demonstration Program.
Our second mission for JAXA, "Kakushin Rising", will be a dedicated launch to deploy 8x CubeSats from Q1, 2026.

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Lukas C. H.  @GewoonLukas_
JAXA announced that the 8 cubesats of their 4th "Innovative Satellite Technology Demonstration" are now set to launch NET April 23rd on Rocket Lab's Electron. The mission named "Kakushin Rising" was previously scheduled for Q1.

https://x.com/JAXA_jp/status/2034142772085903427

JAXA（宇宙航空研究開発機構）  @JAXA_jp
[プレスリリース]
革新的衛星技術実証4号機キューブサットの打上げ時期の変更
https://www.jaxa.jp/press/2026/03/20260318-1_j.html

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Справка:

Kakushin (革新) is a Japanese term translated as "radical innovation" or "transformation. In the context of Lean , it represents a fundamental and rapid breakthrough that approaches a process, product or system in an entirely new way.

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https://x.com/RocketLab/status/2044548506162237573

Rocket Lab  @RocketLab
Electron is ready to rise again for @JAXA_en. Our second dedicated mission for JAXA is scheduled to fly from Launch Complex 1 no earlier than April 23.

"Kakushin Rising" liftoff is set for:
 3:09 pm NZT / 03:09 UTC, April 23
 12:09 pm JST, April 23
 11:09 pm EDT / 8:00 pm PDT, April 22
 

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https://x.com/Exolaunch/status/2044729763919544401

Exolaunch  @Exolaunch
#KakushinRising: The 8 Japan's satellites supported by Exolaunch have now been successfully integrated with @RocketLab's Electron and are ready to fly aboard the Kakushin Rising mission led by @JAXA_en NET April 23, 2026
 More: https://tinyurl.com/n9688jk6

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Kakushin (革新) is a Japanese term translated as "radical innovation"

Первый иероглиф - "кожа".
Второй - "новый".

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JAXA（宇宙航空研究開発機構）  @JAXA_jp
[プレスリリース]
革新的衛星技術実証4号機キューブサットの打上げ時期の変更
https://www.jaxa.jp/press/2026/03/20260318-1_j.html

В переводе Гугл 

The eight CubeSats of the Innovative Satellite Technology Demonstration No. 4 were scheduled to be launched between January and March 2026 using Rocket Lab's Electron rocket. However, due to a revision of Rocket Lab's launch plan, the launch schedule has been changed as follows.
We will inform you of the specific launch date and time as soon as it is confirmed.

Note 
1. Launch Schedule : After April 23, 2026

2. Launch method (no change) : Electron (Rocket Lab)

3. Launch site (no change) : New Zealand, Mahia Peninsula, Launch Complex 1

That's all.

Вроде, компания особенно гордилась своей способностью запускать четко в срок, и вот... 

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Demonstration Unit 4 of Innovative Satellite Technology интересное описание. Оказывается, не АИСом единым и картинками живы микросаты
 

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https://x.com/RocketLab/status/2046330672965636195

Rocket Lab  @RocketLab
We're days away from flying our 2nd dedicated launch for @JAXA_en with "Kakushin Rising".
Payload integration and encap at LC-1 is complete for the mission's 8x spacecraft incl:
 Educational small satellites
 An ocean-monitoring satellite
 A demonstration sat for ultra-small multispectral cameras
 A deployable antenna packed using origami folding techniques

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https://x.com/RocketLab/status/2046704840567672876

Rocket Lab  @RocketLab
Wet dress rehearsal is now complete for 'Kakushin Rising' and Electron is ready for launch for @JAXA_en.
Wind will be a watch item throughout the count tomorrow but otherwise the launch vehicle, range, payloads, and teams are GO to proceed with a launch attempt.
Liftoff is set for:
 3:09 pm NZT, April 23
 12:09 pm JST, April 23
 03:09 UTC, April 23
 11:09 pm ET / 8:09 pm PT, April 22

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Код Выделить Развернуть

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R933NMzP1T0

Rocket Lab - 'Kakushin Rising' Launch
  Rocket Lab

Трансляция идёт.

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https://x.com/Dillonshrop06/status/2047082143520530740

Dillon Shropshire  @Dillonshrop06
Hazard Map for Kakushin Rising
https://bit.ly/4t64nuX                   
NET Apr 23 0309 UTC
 

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Rocket Lab  @RocketLab
It's launch day for Electron from LC-1 with its latest mission for @JAXA_en. "Kakushin Rising" will deploy 8x sats for JAXA's Innovative Satellite Technology Demonstration program that provides opportunities  for Japanese universities, researchers, and companies to  carry out new tech demos in space
Liftoff is set for:
 3:09 pm NZT
 12:09 pm JST
 03:09 UTC
 11:09 pm ET / 8:09 pm PT, April 22

Mission details for today's launch:
Mission Name: "Kakushin Rising"
Customer: @JAXA
Payload: 8x small sats
Orbit: 540km LEO
Launch Site: LC-1, Pad A
Livestream: https://rocketlabcorp.com/live-stream/

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https://x.com/RocketLab/status/2047094167843774961

Rocket Lab @RocketLab
Horizontal checkouts are complete and Electron is now vertical on the pad at LC-1. Launch prep continues for Electron's dedicated mission for @JAXA_en today from NET 3:09 pm NZT.

Rocket Lab  @RocketLab
Whoa that's a full rainbow, all the way, double rainbow ohmygod, it's a double rainbow all the way

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https://x.com/RocketLab/status/2047126062971380131

Rocket Lab @RocketLab
Propellant loading is underway for the "Kakushin Rising" mission for @JAXA_en. Liftoff remains set for 3:09 pm NZT local time - less than two hours to go until Electron's 87th launch.

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Пуск!
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Разделение ступеней подтверждено.
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Сброшен ГО. Улетает створка на фоне Земли.
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Отключение двигателя второй ступени.
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KickStage с ПН отделился от второй ступени на предварительной орбите.

Rocket Lab  @RocketLab
Successful SECO confirmed and nominal transfer orbit achieved for @JAXA_en's "Kakushin Rising". Up next: payload deployment begins in ~40 mins

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