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January 31, 2020 2:56 am

Birds of a Feather (NROL-151)

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Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand

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January 31, 2020 2:56 am

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2026-07-11 18:55:43

This is a dedicated launch for the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO). The contract was awarded under Rapid Acquisition of a Small Rocket (RASR) program.

Launch Overview

Window Open 00:00 UTC

Window Close 04:00 UTC

Lift Off Jan 31, 2020 · 02:56 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 Birds of a Feather (NROL-151)

Rocket Electron

Destination Low Earth Orbit

Recovery Overview

Landing Location See Mission Notes

Landing Type RTLS / Droneship

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This is a dedicated launch for the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO). The contract was awarded under Rapid Acquisition of a Small Rocket (RASR) program.

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Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1A