March 28, 2019 11:27 pm

Two Thumbs Up (DARPA R3D2)

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Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand
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Radio Frequency Risk Reduction Deployment Demonstration (R3D2) is a mission for Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). It will test a prototype reflect array antenna which is intended to improve radio communications in small spacecraft.
Launch Overview
Window Open 22:30 UTC
Window Close 02:30 UTC
Lift Off Mar 28, 2019 · 23:27 UTC
Launch Facility Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand
Launch Pad Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1A
Target Orbit Low Earth Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer Rocket Lab
Payload Two Thumbs Up (DARPA R3D2)
Rocket Electron
Destination Low Earth Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location See Mission Notes
Landing Type RTLS / Droneship
Radio Frequency Risk Reduction Deployment Demonstration (R3D2) is a mission for Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). It will test a prototype reflect array antenna which is intended to improve radio communications in small spacecraft.

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Rocket Lab
Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1A
Launch Overview
Window Open 22:30 UTC
Window Close 02:30 UTC
Lift Off Mar 28, 2019 · 23:27 UTC
Launch Facility Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand
Launch Pad Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1A
Target Orbit Low Earth Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer Rocket Lab
Payload Two Thumbs Up (DARPA R3D2)
Rocket Electron
Destination Low Earth Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location See Mission Notes
Landing Type RTLS / Droneship

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