MISSION NAME
Virginia is for Launch Lovers
Status
Success
DATE
24 JAN 2023
LAUNCH PROVIDER
Rocket Lab Ltd
Launch Pad
Rocket Lab Launch Complex 2 (Launch Area 0 C)
Description
Rideshare mission with 3 HawkEye 360 satellites and other payloads.
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.