Electron — next launch, schedule & where to watch

Next Electron launch: Electron Owl Around The World (StriX Launch 11), today, targeting Sep 2, 2026, 7:11 AM Eastern. Full schedule below.

Rocket Lab’s small-lift rocket — one of the most frequently flown dedicated small-satellite launchers.

Flown by Rocket Lab.

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Upcoming Electron launches

Most often launches from: Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand.

About Electron

Electron is a small two-stage rocket built for dedicated small-satellite missions. Despite its size it launches frequently, making Rocket Lab one of the busiest small-lift operators.

Most Electron missions fly from New Zealand’s Māhia Peninsula; US launches fly from Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia, where dusk and night launches can be visible across the Mid-Atlantic.

Electron viewing FAQ

When is the next Electron launch?

The next Electron launch is Electron Owl Around The World (StriX Launch 11), currently targeting Sep 2, 2026, 11:11 AM UTC / Sep 2, 2026, 7:11 AM Eastern / Sep 2, 2026, 4:11 AM Pacific. Dates slip often; this page is rebuilt daily with the latest schedule, or set a free alert to get the final time.

Can I see an Electron launch from the US?

Only the Wallops, Virginia launches are visible from North America — across the Mid-Atlantic at twilight or night. New Zealand launches are not.