Rocket Lab Successfully Launches 67 th Electron Mission, Schedules Next Launch in Less Than 48 Hours
Mission Success for Electron's 67 th Launch
'Get The Hawk Outta Here' launched on Electron from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 in Mahia, New Zealand, at 5:28 a.m. on June 27 th NZT (17:28 on June 26 th UTC). The mission deployed four satellites to a 520 km circular low Earth orbit: a trio of microsatellites called Cluster 12 to collect and geolocate radio frequency signals from around the world, along with Kestrel-0A, an experimental satellite designed to evaluate emerging capabilities and future technology enhancements. Today's mission was the second of three dedicated launches in a multi-launch contract for HawkEye 360, following the company's first mission on Electron to deploy its Cluster 5 trio of satellites in 2023.
Rocket Lab founder and CEO, Sir Peter Beck, says: 'Today's launch for HawkEye 360 was another seamless ride to orbit for Electron, with four satellites deployed with absolute precision to support the growth of HawkEye 360's constellation in low Earth orbit. With our next mission set to launch in less than 48 hours— the fastest we've ever scheduled back-to-back missions from the same launch site — I'm proud of the team for continuing to deliver the high-cadence, responsive launch that our customers rely on.'
Next Electron Launch Scheduled From Launch Complex 1
The next scheduled Electron mission, 'Symphony In The Stars', will launch a single spacecraft to a 650km circular Earth orbit for a confidential commercial customer no earlier than 7:00 p.m. NZT/19:00 UTC tomorrow Saturday, June 28 th. The mission will be Rocket Lab's 68 th Electron launch overall and tenth mission this year from Launch Complex 1.
Rocket Lab's dynamic scheduling to meet customer and mission requirements has proven the unparalleled adaptability and responsiveness of dedicated launch on Electron. With over 20 launches possible this year, Electron is in high demand among satellite operators for commercial, civil, and government missions.
'Get The Hawk Outta Here' launch broadcast: https://www.youtube.com/live/sincLVbpw4w
'Get The Hawk Outta Here' Images and video: www.flickr.com/photos/rocketlab/albums/72177720327142787
'Symphony In The Stars' mission information: www.rocketlabcorp.com/missions/next-mission/
About Rocket Lab
Founded in 2006, Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company with an established track record of mission success. We deliver reliable launch services, satellite manufacture, spacecraft components, and on-orbit management solutions that make it faster, easier, and more affordable to access space. Headquartered in Long Beach, California, Rocket Lab designs and manufactures the Electron small orbital launch vehicle, a family of flight-proven spacecraft, and the Company is developing the large Neutron launch vehicle for constellation deployment. Since its first orbital launch in January 2018, Rocket Lab's Electron launch vehicle has become the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket annually and has delivered more than 200 satellites to orbit for private and public sector organizations, enabling operations in national security, scientific research, space debris mitigation, Earth observation, climate monitoring, and communications. Rocket Lab's Photon spacecraft platform has been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars, as well as the first private commercial mission to Venus. Rocket Lab has three launch pads at two launch sites, including two launch pads at a private orbital launch site located in New Zealand and a third launch pad in Virginia. To learn more, visit www.rocketlabusa.com.
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