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| Scheduled for (UTC) | 2023-09-19 06:30 | |


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| | Scheduled for (local) | 2023-09-19 18:30 (NZST) | | Launch site | LC-1B, Māhia Peninsula, New Zealand. | | Launch vehicle | Electron | | Mission success criteria | Successful launch and deployment of payload into desired orbit |

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| | Rocket Lab | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfYFqsk_NGk |

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☑️ 9th Electron mission of 2023

☑️ 41st mission overall

Payload info

Acadia Mission 2 (We Will Never Desert You)

Capella Space introduced its latest generation of satellites named "Acadia"., which offer increased imaging capability and improved communications connectivity. These satellites are smaller and lighter than previous models, but offer higher resolution and detection capabilities, enabling better Earth observation and more accurate decision making.

Capella Space's new generation of satellites feature synthetic aperture radar (SAR) technology, which allows them to capture images of the Earth in all weather conditions and at any time of the day or night. In addition, these satellites have enhanced communication capabilities, allowing them to transmit data and images faster and more efficiently.

| Target orbit | Low Earth Orbit | |


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| | Total Mass | 165 kg |

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Mission failure: https://nitter.net/RocketLab/status/1704055519647002985#m

Was fine all the way up through stage separation, but the second stage didn't light.

[–] pigeonberry 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Some are suggesting: lit all too well, like sparks and flames and kabooms and all.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Indeed, Scott Manley already has a short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07bs3cT6tYY