Electron • ‘RAISE and Shine’

A Rocket Lab Electron rocket will launch the RApid Innovation payload demonstration SatellitE-4 (RAISE-4) spacecraft on behalf of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). The single satellite contains eight technology demonstrations by various universities, research institutions and companies in Japan. This is the first dedicated Electron rocket launch for JAXA and the first of two launches planned for the agency’s Innovative Satellite Technology Demonstration Program. Delayed from Dec. 4/5 due to poor weather. Delayed from Dec. 6/7. Delayed from Dec. 8/9 to “allow time for additional checkouts.” Delayed from Dec. 11/12.