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Classified Hypersonic Test Flight Planned for July 11th from Wallops Island

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 12:01 PM

WALLOPS ISLAND, Va. — Rocket Lab is preparing to launch its next mission under the Hypersonic Accelerator Suborbital Test Electron (HASTE) program. The flight, named JAKE 4, is scheduled for Friday, July 11, 2025. The launch window opens at approximately 11:45 p.m. UTC,… The post Classified Hypersonic Test Flight Planned for July 11th from Wallops Island appeared first on TV Delmarva Channel 33.

WALLOPS ISLAND, Va. — Rocket Lab is preparing to launch its next mission under the Hypersonic Accelerator Suborbital Test Electron (HASTE) program. The flight, named JAKE 4, is scheduled for Friday, July 11, 2025. The launch window opens at approximately 11:45 p.m. UTC, which corresponds to 7:45 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time.
The vehicle for this suborbital test flight is a modified Electron rocket launching from Launch Complex 2 at Wallops Flight Facility. The mission is part of a government program aimed at advancing hypersonic capabilities. While the payload details are classified, public observations suggest the flight will support hypersonic research.
Weather conditions for the evening launch are expected to be favorable. Forecasts indicate a mild temperature near 80 degrees Fahrenheit, light winds of about six miles per hour, and low cloud cover at approximately 22 percent. These conditions support the current go status for launch.
Due to operational security requirements the launch may not be widely broadcast. Rocket Lab may opt not to offer a public livestream.
Observers can still follow the official launch timeline once the event date arrives. The primary objective of JAKE 4 under the HASTE program is to test hypersonic technology using Electron as a reliable and responsive suborbital platform. The mission will provide valuable data on vehicle performance under high-speed, high-stress conditions.

NASA Wallops Island Visitor Center will not be open for public viewing of this launch.

Photo: rocketlabcorp.com

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