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Kinéis Killed the RadIoT Star (Kinéis 6-10)

ElectronRocket LabRocket Lab Launch Complex 1A
Friday, September 20, 2024 · 11:01 PM UTCAdd to Calendar

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Vehicle

Electron

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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...

Height18 m
LEO Payload300 kg
Launches134
Successes87

Provider

Rocket Lab

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USA • Founded 2006

Rocket Lab is an American aerospace manufacturer with a wholly owned New Zealand subsidiary. The company develops lightweight, cost-effective commercial rocket launch services. The Electron Program was founded...

Mission Brief

Second batch of five satellites for the French Kinéis IoT constellation designed to operate with 25 nanosatellites of 30 kg each.

PayloadKinéis Killed the RadIoT Star (Kinéis 6-10)
OrbitSun-Synchronous Orbit
CustomerRocket Lab
Stages3
PadRocket Lab Launch Complex 1A, Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand
WeatherNo formal weather concerns published, temperature not reported

Mission Timeline

15 / 15100%

Ground vector

Launch site

Site locked

Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1A

Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand

Global range
SITE LOCK
Latitude
39.263°S
Longitude
177.864°E

Range Weather

Launch commit criteria

70%
GO
WatchNo active constraints
Weather Rules

No formal weather rule concerns published.

Primary concern
None published
Rule count
0
Temperature
Not reported
Surface wind
Not reported
Window

11:01 PM UTC - 11:01 PM UTC

Schedule History

No delays or schedule changes recorded.