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Rocket Lab "Fasten Your Space Belts" launch thread

Fasten Your Space Belts

Scheduled for (UTC)2025-02-18 23:17
Scheduled for (NZDT)2025-02-19 12:17
Launch siteRocket Lab LC-1B, Māhia Peninsula, New Zealand
Booster recoveryNo
Launch vehicleElectron + Curie
CustomerBlackSky
PayloadKinéis 16-20
Mission success criteriaSuccessful deployment of spacecraft into LEO

Livestreams

StreamLink
Rocket Lab (official)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pv_Zw8UK3H0
Space Affairshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Yl7hDb8ulM
The Launch Padhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrSDG-LDkCs

Stats

  • This will be the 2nd launch for Rocket Lab this year.
  • This will be the 60th overall launch for Rocket Lab.

Payload info:

Rocket Lab mission page

NextSpaceflight:

BlackSky Gen-3 Mission 1

The first of five BlackSky Technology missions to deploy its new next-generation BlackSky Gen-3 satellites. The commercial constellation of Gen-3 satellites has the capability to produce imagery with 50-centimeter resolution and host multiple sensors, including shortwave infrared (SWIR). The improved resolution and enhanced spectral diversity of the Gen-3 satellites will expand BlackSky's ability to provide real-time information to its customers.


Previous mission: IoT 4 You and Me

Next mission: The Lightning God Reigns

Please post small launch updates, discussions, and questions here! Also feel free to leave feedback or suggestions for the mod team. We’re a relatively new community, so feedback is very valuable!

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