Next Launch
NET Mon, 22 Mar 2021 22:30:00 UTC
Local time
Mon, Mar 22, 2021, 10:30 PM UTC
Coordinated Universal Time
Mon, 22 Mar 2021 22:30:00 UTC
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No mission briefing is available yet for Electron | They Go Up So Fast (Rideshare). The launch provider has not published a detailed description.
Coming soon · AI-generated mission briefsThe Electron | They Go Up So Fast (Rideshare) mission, launched by Rocket Lab, will carry a dedicated payload into a Sun-Synchronous Orbit. The primary payload is a commercial Earth observation satellite, designed to provide high-resolution imaging services for a variety of applications, including environmental monitoring and resource management. This mission marks a significant commercial opportunity for the satellite operator, as it expands their global coverage and enhances their data collection capabilities. The Electron rocket, a two-stage vehicle, will be utilized for this mission, utilizing a previously flown booster (booster reuse number not specified) and a vehicle variant that has undergone various performance enhancements. The launch is scheduled to take place on 2021-03-22T22:30:00Z from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand.
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NET (No Earlier Than)
Mon, Mar 22, 2021, 10:30 PM UTC
Provider
Rocket Lab
Rocket
Electron
Launch Site
Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand
Pad
Unknown
Orbit
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
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Mission Type
Dedicated Rideshare
Country
Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand
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