Mission Status
Two Thumbs Up
Last Updated: 1 hour ago
SUCCESS
Orbit Achieved
Thursday, March 28, 2019 11:27 PM UTC
Source: Rocket Lab
Name Origin
The name "Two Thumbs Up" signifies approval or success, reflecting confidence in the mission's objective for DARPA's R3D2 project. It's a positive and encouraging nomenclature.
"Two Thumbs Up"
Mission Overview
Radio Frequency Risk Reduction Deployment Demonstration (R3D2) is a mission for Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). It will test a prototype reflect array antenna which is intended to improve radio communications in small spacecraft.
Technical Details
Vehicle
Electron
Launch Site
LC-1A
Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand
Target Orbit
Low Earth Orbit
Mission Type
Communications
Payload Mass
150 kg
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