Mission Status
The Nation God Navigates
Last Updated: 32 minutes ago
SUCCESS
Orbit Achieved
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 07:51 PM UTC
Source: Rocket Lab
Name Origin
This mission name likely references a deity from Chinese mythology, possibly related to maritime navigation or state protection, symbolizing safe passage and successful oversight of Earth from orbit.
"The Nation God Navigates"
Mission Overview
Synthetic aperture radar Earth observation satellite for Japanese Earth imaging company iQPS.
Technical Details
Vehicle
Electron
Launch Site
LC-1B
Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand
Target Orbit
Low Earth Orbit
Mission Type
Earth Science
Payload Mass
100 kg
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