Several commercial CubeSats are expected to be aboard the Electron’s second mission.
The rocket will carry two of Planet’s Dove satellites, designed to image Earth, as well as two of Spire’s Lemur-2 satellites that track weather and ship traffic.
NOTAM issued for October 20th to November 8th:Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/RocketLab/comments/73raw8/notam_issued_starting_october_20th_ending/
Some more news on the Electron launch, I will update the title again.Quote from: Nehkara on 10/02/2017 09:00 pmNOTAM issued for October 20th to November 8th:Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/RocketLab/comments/73raw8/notam_issued_starting_october_20th_ending/Edit: Adding link for the payload of four cubesats:https://www.cnbc.com/2017/09/26/rocket-labs-second-test-flight-in-a-few-weeks-will-carry-four-orbital-satellites.html
Test flight 2, called Still Testing, is going out and we're about a month away from rolling that out to the pad
I wonder what is keeping them from flying.
AAC will also provide support for another Rocket Lab launch in New Zealand in December or January, and Campbell said he hopes the company will be ready to launch from Alaska in 2019.
New NTOTAM issued for Dec. 7 to Feb. 28https://www.reddit.com/r/RocketLab/comments/79q8l8/new_dates_including_launch_debris_return_7th/
Quote from: SmallKing on 11/03/2017 03:08 amNew NTOTAM issued for Dec. 7 to Feb. 28https://www.reddit.com/r/RocketLab/comments/79q8l8/new_dates_including_launch_debris_return_7th/Do you know how you look the NOTAMs up?
AIP New ZealandThe Aeronautical Information PublicationNew Zealand (AIP) is a collective name given to a number of publications relating to airspace and aerodromes. These documents define the regulatory and airspace requirements to fly in New Zealand.The AIP includes:» AIP New Zealand Vols 1 to 4 (available online, www.aip.net.nz)» AIP Supplements» Air Navigation Register» Visual Navigation and Planning Charts» Enroute Charts (for IFR).NOTAMs (stands for Notices to Airmen) are notices issued about any change to airspace, aerodromes, or hazards, that require immediate notification. The AIP is published for the CAA by GroupEAD (a joint venture between Airways and GroupEAD Europe) under a Part 175 certificate.
Looks like we might get another Electron flight soon -- @RocketLab says the next test vehicle just arrived at the New Zealand launch site. Test window dates will be announced in the coming weeks
Electron Arrives at Launch Site For Rocket Lab's Second Test FlightPress Release - Source: Rocket LabPosted November 13, 2017 2:41 PMRocket Lab's second Electron orbital launch vehicle has arrived at Launch Complex 1 on New Zealand's Mahia Peninsula, signalling the beginning of pre-flight checks ahead of Rocket Lab's second test flight.The test window dates are expected to be announced in coming weeks.Rocket Lab founder and CEO Peter Beck says the rocket is performing well through rigorous acceptance tests and the team is focused on final flight preparations."It's a great feeling to have another rocket on the pad. To be preparing for a second flight just months after an inaugural test is unprecedented for a new launch vehicle. It's a testament to Electron's robust design and the hard-working team behind it," Beck says."The Still Testing flight is a significant milestone in opening access to space and unlocking the potential that holds in improving the everyday lives of millions of people," Beck says. Improved weather and natural disaster prediction, internet from space and real-time crop monitoring are just a fraction of the benefits of more frequent and cost-effective access to low Earth orbit. 'Still Testing' will carry an Earth-imaging Dove satellite for Planet and Lemur-2 satellites for Spire for weather mapping and ship traffic tracking. Carrying payloads is a significant step for the Electron program, enabling Rocket Lab to gather crucial data and test systems for the deployment stage of a mission. Electron will go through a series of final checks and tests in the coming weeks before a yet-to-be-announced launch window opens. As the flight is still a test, Rocket Lab anticipates several scrubs, or 'postponements', during the second test flight attempt.For real-time updates throughout the launch window, follow Rocket Lab on Twitter @RocketLab
'Still Testing' will carry an Earth-imaging Dove satellite for Planet and Lemur-2 satellites for Spire for weather mapping and ship traffic tracking.
“Still Testing” will ferry at least three small satellites to a highly inclined elliptical orbit.Riding to orbit on this flight are at least two Lemur-2 satellites as well as a single Dove satellite.
Confirmed.http://www.spaceflightinsider.com/organizations/rocket-lab/rocket-lab-prepares-electron-second-test-flight/Quote“Still Testing” will ferry at least three small satellites to a highly inclined elliptical orbit.Riding to orbit on this flight are at least two Lemur-2 satellites as well as a single Dove satellite.