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2019 · Rocket Lab

Running Out Of Fingers (Rideshare)

successElectron | Running Out Of Fingers (Rideshare)

This is the Rocket Lab's 10th flight. It carries several small satellites for international commercial customers. This is also the first flight to feature an upgraded first stage of the Electron rocket, which is now equipped with new hardware and sensors. After completing its mission, Electron's first stage will perform a guided atmospheric re-entry, gathering data necessary for the development of Rocket Lab's reusability program.

Overview

Date / time
December 6, 2019 at 08:18 AM UTC
Outcome
success
Launch site
Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1A
Mission
Running Out Of Fingers (Rideshare)
Mission type
Dedicated Rideshare
Orbit achieved
Low Earth Orbit
Launch vehicle
Electron →
Launch provider
Rocket Lab →

Payloads deployed · 6

ALE-2
LEO
ATL-1
LEO
FOSSASAT-1
LEO
NOOR 1A (UNICORN-2B)
LEO
NOOR 1B (UNICORN-2C)
LEO
SMOG-P
LEO