LAUNCH CENTER
Success
Thu Mar 16 2023
Rocket Lab
Stronger Together
Launch Successful
LAUNCH PREVIEW
Launch Time
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(10:38 PM UTC)
Launch Window Start
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(10:00 PM UTC)
Launch Window End
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(12:00 AM UTC)
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: Earth Science
- Payload consists of 2 Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellites for Capella Space. These 100-kg class satellites will expand Capella’s existing SAR constellation, increasing imaging capacity to meet growing customer demand.
COMPLEX OVERVIEW
Location
Wallops Island, Virginia, USA
Pad
Rocket Lab Launch Complex 2 (Launch Area 0 C)