Electron launched Rocket Lab's Pioneer spacecraft for the U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command's VICTUS HAZE Tactically Responsive Space mission, going from alert to orbit in 16 hours 42 minutes. It was the second of two VICTUS HAZE launches; the spacecraft was to rendezvous with True Anomaly's Jackal for Space Domain Awareness and rendezvous and proximity operations (RPO) demonstrations.

The launch date was Friday, June 19, 2026 at 10:19 AM (UTC).

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Provider	Rocket Lab
Vehicle	Electron
Location	Pad TBD Rocket Lab Launch Complex, Mahia Peninsula New Zealand
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Launch Date	Friday, June 19, 2026
Launch Time	10:19 AM (UTC)
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Result	Success
COSPAR ID	2026-142

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