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The Cosmos Will See You Now (Open Cosmos Constellation Launch 1)

ElectronRocket LabRocket Lab Launch Complex 1A
Thursday, January 22, 2026 · 10:52 AM UTC

This mission is complete.

Mission Brief

First 2 satellites (named MR-1 and MR-2) of UK-based Open Cosmos' secure LEO broadband constellation designed to provide independent and resilient connectivity infrastructure for Europe and the world, using high-priority Ka-band spectrum filings by the Principality of Liechtenstein.

PayloadThe Cosmos Will See You Now (Open Cosmos Constellation Launch 1)
OrbitPolar 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

80%
GO
FavorableNo 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

10:15 AM UTC - 01:20 PM UTC

Vehicle

Electron

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Height18 m
LEO Payload300 kg
Launches138
Successes89

Provider

Rocket Lab

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USA • Founded 2006

Schedule History

No meaningful launch-time or status changes recorded.