Aspera
Astrophysics
TBD
Rocket Lab(RL)CommercialElectronLEOorbit
Overview
Aspera houses an ultraviolet telescope and will examine hot gas in the intergalactic medium, thought to be contributing to the birth of stars and planets. Aspera will be the first NASA astrophysics mission to gather and map these ultraviolet light signatures, potentially unlocking a deeper understanding of the origins of stars, planets, and life in the universe.
Mission details
Orbital Attempt
#7,334
RL Mission
#92
Pad Launch
#4
Location Launch
#80
Launch Window
NET
Aug 15, 2026, 12:00 AM
Precision
Day
Schedule Changes
1 update
Unknown Pad
Total Launches
0
Orbital Attempts
0
Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand
Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 is a commercial spaceport located close to Ahuriri Point at the southern tip of Māhia Peninsula, on the east coast of New Zealand's North Island. It is owned and operated by private spaceflight company Rocket Lab and supports launches of the company's Electron rocket for small satellites. With the launch of Electron on 25 May 2017, it became the first private spaceport to host an orbital launch attempt, and the first site in New Zealand to host an orbital launch attempt. With the Electron launch of 21 January 2018, it became the first private spaceport to host a successful orbital launch.
Timezone
Pacific/Auckland
Local Launch Time
Aug 15, 2026, 12:00 PM
Total Launches
76
Total Landings
17
Coordinates
-39.2608, 177.8659