Rocket Lab "Owl Night Long" Launch Thread!
Rocket Lab "Owl Night Long" Launch Thread!
Owl Night Long
Well folks, it's time for another Rocket Lab launch, and the first launch thread in this new community!
| Scheduled for UTC | 2024-03-12 15:03 |
|---|---|
| Scheduled for (local) | 2024-03-13 04:03 (NZDT) |
| Launch site | LC-1B, Māhia Peninsula, New Zealand. |
| Booster recovery | No |
| Launch vehicle | Electron + Curie |
| Customer | Synspective |
| Payload | StriX-3 (100 kg) |
| Mission success criteria | Successful deployment of spacecraft into Sun-Synchronous Orbit |
Livestreams
| Stream | Link |
|---|---|
| Rocket Lab (official) | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF9cWWkSlsQ |
| Everyday Astronaut | |
| Space Affairs | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gclLUKCSbdM |
| The Launch Pad | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRz-JX97NP4 |
Stats
- This will be the 3rd launch for Rocket Lab this year.
- This will be the 45th overall launch for Rocket Lab.
Payload info:
This is the third of a bulk buy of three Electron launches by Synspective to deliver their StriX satellites to low Earth orbit. StriX satellites can collect data with a ground resolution of 1-3m and a swath width of more than 10-30km. Each Electron launch will deliver 1 StriX satellite into orbit.
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Please post small launch updates, discussions, and questions here! Also feel free to leave feedback or suggestions for the mod team. We’re a brand new community, so feedback is very valuable!