The Lightning God Defends (iQPS Launch 8)
The Lightning God Defends (iQPS Launch 8) launched on 20 August 2026, 13:04 UTC on a Electron from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand. The recorded outcome is Success. Payloads: QPS-SAR-18 (SUSANOO-II), ELECTRON R/B, ELECTRON KICK STAGE R/B. COSPAR launch designator: 2026-191.
| Name | The Lightning God Defends (iQPS Launch 8) |
|---|---|
| Launch time (UTC) | 20 August 2026, 13:04 UTC |
| Vehicle | Electron |
| Launch site | Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand |
| Company | Rocket Lab |
| Outcome | Success |
| Payloads | QPS-SAR-18 (SUSANOO-II), ELECTRON R/B, ELECTRON KICK STAGE R/B |
| Orbit | Low Earth Orbit |
| COSPAR | 2026-191 |
Questions
- When did The Lightning God Defends (iQPS Launch 8) launch?
- The Lightning God Defends (iQPS Launch 8) launched on 20 August 2026, 13:04 UTC.
- What rocket launched The Lightning God Defends (iQPS Launch 8)?
- The Lightning God Defends (iQPS Launch 8) launched on a Electron.
- Where did The Lightning God Defends (iQPS Launch 8) launch from?
- The Lightning God Defends (iQPS Launch 8) launched from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand.
- What was the outcome of The Lightning God Defends (iQPS Launch 8)?
- The recorded outcome is Success.
Sources: Jonathan's Space Report (GCAT), CC-BY; CelesTrak; Launch Library 2.
Last updated: 2026-10-20 UTC.