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Fasten Your Space Belts (BlackSky Gen-3 1)

ElectronRocket LabRocket Lab Launch Complex 1B
Tuesday, February 18, 2025 · 11:17 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

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 in 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.

PayloadFasten Your Space Belts (BlackSky Gen-3 1)
OrbitLow Earth Orbit
CustomerRocket Lab
Stages3
PadRocket Lab Launch Complex 1B, Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand

Mission Timeline

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Launch site

Site locked

Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1B

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

Clear
Watch
TrackingNo active constraints
Weather Rules

Tracking no weather issues at this time.

Primary concern
No weather issues
Rule count
0
Temperature
Not reported
Surface wind
Not reported
Window

11:17 PM UTC - 11:17 PM UTC

Schedule History

No delays or schedule changes recorded.