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ACS3 & others - Space launch mission detailed information

MISSION NAME

ACS3 & others

Status

TBD

DATE

30 JUN 2023

LAUNCH PROVIDER

Rocket Lab Ltd + -img

Rocket Lab Ltd

Launch Pad

Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1A

NZL

Description

This rideshare flight carries several payloads, including NASA's Advanced Composite Solar Sail System (ACS3). ACS3 is a technology demonstration mission tasked with deploying a composite boom solar sail.

Electron

Electron

USA

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.

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