Japanese Satellite Technology Demonstration: Electron Liftoff | Rocket Lab

Japanese Satellite Technology Demonstration: Electron Liftoff | Rocket Lab

On December 14, 2025, Rocket Lab successfully launched its first dedicated mission for the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). This demonstrates how the Electron rocket can provide "regular, reliable, and dedicated access to space."

The “RAISE And Shine” mission lifted off from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand on at 03:09 UTC / 16:09 NZDT to successfully deploy the agency’s RApid Innovative payload demonstration SatellitE-4 (RAISE-4) spacecraft. This is a demonstration of eight technologies developed by private companies, universities, and research institutions throughout Japan. The mission was the first of two dedicated missions for JAXA’s Innovative Satellite Technology Demonstration Program, an initiative by the agency to demonstrate new capabilities and technologies developed in Japan.

“RAISE And Shine” was Rocket Lab’s 19th launch of the year: an extension of the Company’s new Electron annual launch record established just last month with two back-to-back missions launched in 48 hours. Rocket Lab’s next launch of 2025 is scheduled to take place from Launch Complex 2 this month and will be announced in the coming days.

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Duration: 13 seconds

Date: Dec. 14, 2025

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