Rocket Lab to launch iQPS's Yachihoko-I satellite on November 5
Rocket Lab is set to launch the Yachihoko-I (QPS-SAR-14) satellite for Japanese company iQPS on November 5, 2025, from New Zealand.
This will be their 74th Electron rocket mission and the 16th launch this year.
Yachihoko-I will join a growing radar satellite network
Yachihoko-I will join iQPS's growing radar satellite network, capturing sharp Earth images day or night—even through clouds.
iQPS aims to have 36 satellites soon, making it possible to check almost anywhere on Earth every 10 minutes.
Sixth mission for iQPS
This is Rocket Lab's sixth mission for iQPS, with more launches planned ahead.
Their work together enables near-real-time, all-weather Earth observation from space.
How to watch the launch
You can catch all the action on Rocket Lab's website or Space.com about 30 minutes before liftoff—no fancy gear needed.
Just tune in and see a new chapter in space tech unfold in real time.