LAUNCH CENTER
Success
Tue Apr 23 2024
Rocket Lab
ACS3 & others
Launch Successful
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RECOVERY OVERVIEW
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Rocket Details
Name:
ElectronDescription:
Electron is a two-stage orbital expendable launch vehicle (with an optional third stage) developed by the American aerospace company Rocket Lab. Electron is a small-lift launch vehicle designed to launch small satellites and cubesats to sun-synchronous orbit and low earth orbit. The Electron is the first orbital class rocket to use electric-pump-fed engines, powered by the 9 Rutherford engines on the first stage.
MISSION OVERVIEW
- Type: Dedicated Rideshare
- This rideshare flight carries several payloads, including NASA's Advanced Composite Solar Sail System (ACS3). ACS3 is a technology demonstration mission tasked with deploying a composite boom solar sail.
COMPLEX OVERVIEW
Location
Onenui Station, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand
Pad
Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1B