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Watch: Rocket Lab Launches “Kakushin Rising” Mission for JAXA

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On Thursday, April 23, 2026, Rocket Lab launched its “Kakushin Rising” mission for the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). The Electron rocket lifted off from Launch Complex 1 in Mahia, New Zealand, at 3:09 p.m. NZT (11:09 p.m. EDT / 0309 GMT), delivering eight Japanese satellites into orbit. One of the payloads features a unique origami-inspired design.

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