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Mission Status

Fasten Your Space Belts

Last Updated: 26 minutes ago
SUCCESS
Orbit Achieved
Tuesday, February 18, 2025 11:17 PM UTC
Source: YouTube

Disclaimer: This livestream is from a third-party channel and is not an official Rocket Lab broadcast.

Name Origin

This mission name, "Fasten Your Space Belts," is a playful and exciting phrase chosen by Rocket Lab, evoking the anticipation and thrill of launching BlackSky's Gen-3 satellite into orbit.

"Fasten Your Space Belts"

Mission Overview

The first of five BlackSky Technology missions to deploy its new next-generation BlackSky Gen-3 satellites. The commercial constellation of Gen-3 satellites has the capability to produce imagery with 50-centimeter resolution and host multiple sensors, including in shortwave infrared (SWIR). The improved resolution and enhanced spectral diversity of the Gen-3 satellites will expand BlackSky's ability to provide real-time information to its customers.

Technical Details

Vehicle
Electron
Launch Site
LC-1B
Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand
Target Orbit
Low Earth Orbit
Mission Type
Earth Science
Payload Mass
138 kg
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