Catch Me If You Can
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Name Origin
This name playfully references Rocket Lab's signature helicopter booster catch attempt, a high-stakes maneuver akin to a thrilling chase, showcasing their innovative approach to reusability.
Mission Overview
The payload is a science research satellite by space systems provider OHB Sweden for the Swedish National Space Agency (SNSA). The Mesospheric Airglow/Aerosol Tomography and Spectroscopy (MATS) satellite is the basis for the SNSA’s science mission to investigate atmospheric waves and better understand how the upper layer of Earth’s atmosphere interacts with wind and weather patterns closer to the ground. MATS was originally due to fly on a Russian launch service before the mission was manifested on Rocket Lab’s Electron.
Technical Details
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