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flag Rocket Lab launched JAXA’s RAISE-4 satellite from New Zealand on Dec. 14, 2025, marking Japan’s first dedicated mission under its tech demo program.

flag Rocket Lab successfully launched JAXA’s RAISE-4 satellite on December 14, 2025, from New Zealand, marking the first dedicated mission for Japan’s space agency under its Innovative Satellite Technology Demonstration Program. flag The satellite carries eight technology experiments from Japanese companies, universities, and research institutions. flag This mission, named “RAISE And Shine,” highlights growing international reliance on commercial launch providers, with a second JAXA launch planned for early 2026 and a European Space Agency mission also scheduled. flag The Electron rocket, now a key player in global small satellite launches, completed its 19th flight of 2025.

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