An Electron rocket launched from Rocket Lab's New Zealand site today on March 5, 2026 at 6:53 p.m. EST (2353 GMT; 12:53 p.m. on March 6 local time). [Full Story](https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/rocket-lab-electron-launch-confidential-commercial-customer) According to Space.com, Rocket Lab announced the planned launch just a few hours before liftoff and provided few details, saying that it's "for a confidential commercial customer." Credit: Rocket Lab