Rocket Lab launches JAXA tech demo satellite

Published on December 14, 2025
Electron launch of RAISE-4

A Rocket Lab Electron rocket successfully launched a technology demonstration satellite for JAXA Dec. 13 as the company reshuffles its launch manifest.

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