Rocket Lab Ramps Up Electron Launch Cadence as iQPS Satellite Network Expands—Sixth Mission Slated for Early November
Sixth iQPS Mission Solidifies Electron’s Leadership in Small-Lift Launches
Rocket Lab’s upcoming mission, set for November 5, 2025, will mark the company’s 74th Electron launch and the sixth deployment for its repeat customer, the Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space, Inc. (iQPS). The mission—aptly named “The Nation God Navigates”—is another building block in iQPS’s ambition to create a constellation of 36 synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellites, aiming for near-real-time Earth imaging capabilities.
Steady Partnership with iQPS Highlights Rocket Lab’s Reliability
This latest mission continues a track record of success between Rocket Lab and iQPS. Over the past year, iQPS has entrusted Electron with multiple satellites, including previous launches like “The Moon God Awakens” in December 2023 and several missions in 2025. All Electron launches this year have delivered 100% mission success, bolstering Rocket Lab’s status as a go-to provider for constellation operators needing frequent, precise orbital deployments.
| Mission Name | Date | Satellite | Launch Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Moon God Awakens | Dec 2023 | QPS-SAR-XX | Success |
| The Lightning God Reigns | 2025 | QPS-SAR-XX | Success |
| The Sea God Sees | 2025 | QPS-SAR-XX | Success |
| The Mountain God Guards | 2025 | QPS-SAR-XX | Success |
| The Harvest Goddess Thrives | 2025 | QPS-SAR-XX | Success |
| The Nation God Navigates | Scheduled Nov 2025 | QPS-SAR-14 (YACHIHOKO-I) | Pending |
iQPS Aims for Near-Real-Time Global Monitoring
With the launch of QPS-SAR-14, iQPS continues its pursuit of an ambitious Earth observation network that will deliver SAR imagery every 10 minutes. This sixth dedicated Electron launch adds another layer to iQPS’s capabilities, which serve customers globally with high-resolution imaging and data services for commercial, environmental, and security applications.
Rocket Lab's 100% Mission Success Sets the Bar in 2025
Electron remains the world’s most frequently launched commercial small-lift rocket, underlining Rocket Lab’s capability to handle a dense manifest of satellite launches. The upcoming launch keeps Rocket Lab’s streak of mission successes alive, with further launches lined up for both iQPS and other constellation operators well into 2026. This level of performance enhances Rocket Lab’s credibility and strengthens its relationships across commercial and government space sectors.
What to Watch Ahead
The launch window for “The Nation God Navigates” opens at 19:45 UTC on November 5, with global customers, competitors, and investors closely watching the outcome. Looking beyond, at least six additional iQPS satellites are scheduled to launch aboard Electron, highlighting both the stickiness of the Rocket Lab-iQPS partnership and the demand for frequent, reliable launch solutions.
As Rocket Lab expands its footprint through more launches, strategic partnerships, and ongoing technological innovation (including its forthcoming Neutron medium-lift rocket), market observers may want to monitor how sustained launch cadence and reliability could influence RKLB’s longer-term trajectory in the space economy.
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