MISSION NAME
A Data With Destiny
Status
Success
DATE
9 DEC 2021
LAUNCH PROVIDER
Rocket Lab Ltd
Launch Pad
Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1A
Description
Payload consists of two BlackSky Gen-2 high-resolution multi-spectral Earth observation satellites.
Electron
Rocket Description
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 designed to launch small satellites and cubesats to sun-synchronous orbit and low earth orbit. The Electron is the first orbital class rocket to use electric-pump-fed engines, powered by the 9 Rutherford engines on the first stage.