The STP-S30 mission is a U.S. Space Force initiative aimed at deploying research experiments and technology demonstrations to orbit, contributing to the development of future space systems. The primary payload for this mission is DISKSat, a unique, disk-shaped satellite approximately 1 meter in diameter. DISKSat is designed to operate in very low Earth orbit (VLEO) and will test technologies intended to enhance on-orbit persistence.

The launch date is currently targeted for Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 5:00 AM (UTC).

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Provider	Rocket Lab
Vehicle	Electron
Location	Pad 0C (Rocket Lab LC-2) Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport (Wallops Island) Virginia, United States
All dates and times should be submitted in UTC timezone. Use Estimated Date if you don't know the official launch date and time; otherwise, use Window Opens/Closes and/or Planned T-0, which will override the Estimated Date.
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Launch Date	Thursday, December 18, 2025
Launch Time	5:00 AM (UTC)
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— Planned T-0 —
Date	Thursday, December 18, 2025
Time	5:00 AM (UTC)
— Window Closes —
Date	Thursday, December 18, 2025
Time	5:00 AM (UTC)

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