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Rocket Lab to Launch iQPS Satellite QPS-SAR-18 in Late August

August 7, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Rocket Lab's Electron to launch QPS-SAR-18 satellite.
Launch scheduled for no earlier than late August 2026.
QPS-SAR-18 is part of a planned 24-satellite constellation.
Constellation aims to provide near real-time data provisioning service.

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Strategic Implications

This launch may indicate a significant step forward for iQPS in establishing its satellite constellation, which could provide valuable insights for various industries and enhance urban safety and security. The use of Rocket Lab's Electron suggests a focus on cost-effective and efficient launch solutions, which could benefit the growth of the small satellite market.

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What Happened

Electron Rocket to Carry Advanced Small SAR Satellite

Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space, Inc. (iQPS) has announced that its satellite QPS-SAR-18, named ‘SUSANOO-II’, is scheduled to launch aboard a Rocket Lab Electron on the ‘The Lightning God Defends’ mission. The launch is set for no earlier than late August 2026 and will be part of a planned 24-satellite constellation aimed at providing near real-time data provisioning services. This development was reported by an unknown source.

Source | Originally Published: June 6, 2026

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