LAUNCH UPDATE: #NROL123 is scheduled to launch on a @RocketLab #Electron rocket from @NASAWallops March 20!#AboveandBeyond
Rocket Lab to Launch NRO Mission from Wallops, Virginia02/21/2024The mission will be Rocket Lab’s first NRO launch from Wallops, Virginia, following four previous successful launches for the agency from New ZealandRocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”), a global leader in launch services and space systems, today announced it will launch a dedicated mission for the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) from Launch Complex 2 in Wallops, Virginia, during a launch window that opens March 20th, 2024.The NROL-123 mission, called ‘Live and Let Fly’, will be Rocket Lab’s first launch for the NRO from the United States after previously launching four NRO missions from Launch Complex 1 on New Zealand’s Mahia Peninsula. It will be Rocket Lab’s 4th mission from Launch Complex 2, a dedicated pad for the Electron rocket located at Virginia Spaceport Authority's Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport within the NASA Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia.“Electron has been providing reliable access to orbit for the NRO since 2020 and we’re honored to once again provide critical launch capability, this time from U.S. soil,” said Rocket Lab founder and CEO Peter Beck. “The ability to reliably launch national security missions from pads in two countries is a unique one that offers a rare level of responsiveness and resiliency for small satellite launch. We’re immensely proud to deliver this capability to the NRO, enabling them to maintain the nation’s advantage in space.”The ‘Live and Let Fly’ launch service was acquired using NRO’s Rapid Acquisition of a Small Rocket (RASR) contract. RASR enables the NRO to explore new opportunities for launching small satellites through a streamlined, commercial approach. NRO missions provide critical information to more than a half-million government users, including every member of the Intelligence Community, two dozen domestic agencies, the military, lawmakers, and decision makers.The launch will broadcast live at www.rocketlabusa.com/live-stream. Media may apply for credentials to cover the pre-launch and launch activities at Wallops by emailing [email protected] by March 14, 2024.The mission is scheduled to be Rocket Lab’s fourth launch of 2024 and 46th Electron launch overall.
QuoteRocket Lab $RKLB is scheduled to do a nighttime launch from the Wallops US launch complex 2 on march 20th, according to a neighbouring town council meeting.Given the timeframe, we exepect this launch to be for Capella Space's Acadia SAR satellites. All other launches are either scheduled for NET Q2 2023, licensed to launch from New Zealand or stated on press releases that the launch is occurring from launch complex 1.https://twitter.com/SpaceEquities/status/1757071022119899425QuoteMINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 5, 2024CHINCOTEAGUE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING[...]Emergency Services[...]Rocket Lab has a nighttime launch scheduled for March 20th[...]
Rocket Lab $RKLB is scheduled to do a nighttime launch from the Wallops US launch complex 2 on march 20th, according to a neighbouring town council meeting.Given the timeframe, we exepect this launch to be for Capella Space's Acadia SAR satellites. All other launches are either scheduled for NET Q2 2023, licensed to launch from New Zealand or stated on press releases that the launch is occurring from launch complex 1.
MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 5, 2024CHINCOTEAGUE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING[...]Emergency Services[...]Rocket Lab has a nighttime launch scheduled for March 20th[...]
What does a dragonfly, a pair of hornets, and a sunfish have in common? Easy, they come together to make up our #NROL123 patch. Take a look!
VA - ATLANTIC OCEAN - WALLOPS ISLAND – ROCKET LAUNCHMariners are advised the launch director, National Aeronautics and Space Administration Wallops Flight Facility, Wallops Island, Virginia has advised that the area in the Atlantic Ocean within the existing danger zone off Wallops Island and Chincoteague Inlet (depicted in 33 CFR 334.130) as shown on NOAA ENC Chart US4VA70M, will be hazardous to navigation because of a rocket launch during the period and time stated below. Launch date is scheduled for Wallops Island, VA on; March 20, 2024 from 02:15 AM to 06:30 AM (Est), with the following back up dates and times:March 21, 2024 from 02:15 AM to 06:30 AM (Est).March 22, 2024 from 02:15 AM to 06:30 AM (Est).March 23, 2024 from 02:15 AM to 06:30 AM (Est)March 24, 2024 from 02:15 AM to 06:30 AM (Est)The following public ship avoidance areas will be in effect during these launch windows bound by: a 38 nautical mile hazard area approximately 35.4 nautical miles east of Wallops Island Pad 2 at center point of position 37-42.8N /75-45.48W, a 143 nautical mile hazard area approximately 415.4 nautical miles east of Wallops Island Pad 2 at center point of position 34-07.92N /68-15.6W, and a 160 nautical mile hazard area approximately 1106 nautical miles east of Wallops Island Pad 2 at center point of position 25-55.24N /58-51.62W. Mariners planning on operating in these areas are requested to contact "Wallops Plot" via VHF-FM Ch. 12 or Ch. 22 or via landline at (757) 824-1685. For any concerns contact surveillance coordinator Jordan West at (757) 824-2949 or launch director John Dickerson at (757) 894-2094.See ENC 09.
2 rockets, 2 pads, 2 hemispheres Final launch rehearsals are underway at LC-1 and LC-2 for two dedicated Electron missions in March - 'Owl Night Long' for @synspective and 'Live & Let Fly' for @NatReconOfc
LAUNCH UPDATE: In less than TWO weeks, #NROL123 is scheduled to launch on a @RocketLab #Electron rocket from @NASAWallops at @Virginia_Space Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport March 20 between 2:15-6:30 a.m. EDT!#AboveandBeyond
Today's launch is from LC-1, but LC-2 is ready and waiting for its own launch a week from now for @NatReconOfc. See you soon, @NASAWallops and @Virginia_Space! 👋
Next LaunchMission Name: Live & Let FlyRocket: ElectronLaunch Date: 20 March 2024Launch Site: Launch Complex 2, Wallops, VirginiaLaunch Time: Approx 02:40 amMission OverviewThe NROL-123 mission, called ‘Live and Let Fly’, will be Rocket Lab’s first launch for the NRO from the United States after previously launching four NRO missions from Launch Complex 1 on New Zealand’s Mahia Peninsula. It will be Rocket Lab’s 4th mission from Launch Complex 2, a dedicated pad for the Electron rocket located at Virginia Spaceport Authority's Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport within the NASA Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia. The ‘Live and Let Fly’ launch service was acquired using NRO’s Rapid Acquisition of a Small Rocket (RASR) contract. RASR enables the NRO to explore new opportunities for launching small satellites through a streamlined, commercial approach. NRO missions provide critical information to more than a half-million government users, including every member of the Intelligence Community, two dozen domestic agencies, the military, lawmakers, and decision makers.
🚀 LAUNCH UPDATE 🚀 The launch date for #NROL123 ‘Live & Let Fly’ for @NatReconOfc has been adjusted one day to the right! We are now targeting no earlier than March 21st for lift-off from @NASAWallops at @Virginia_Space Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport.
150916Z MAR 24NAVAREA IV 296/24(GEN).WESTERN NORTH ATLANTIC.VIRGINIA.1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS, ROCKET LAUNCHING 210615Z TO 211030Z MAR, ALTERNATE 0615Z TO 1030Z DAILY 22 THRU 25 MAR IN AREAS BOUND BY: A. 37-51.00N 075-30.00W, 37-52.00N 075-29.00W, 37-56.00N 075-17.00W, 38-19.00N 074-35.00W, 37-35.00N 074-11.00W, 37-15.00N 074-20.00W, 37-23.00N 075-18.00W, 37-30.00N 075-29.00W, 37-44.00N 075-30.00W, 37-48.00N 075-31.00W, 37-49.00N 075-31.00W, 37-50.00N 075-31.00W, 37-50.00N 075-31.00W. B. 35-02.00N 070-55.00W, 35-56.00N 069-54.00W, 33-15.00N 065-46.00W, 32-19.00N 066-46.00W. C. 27-19.00N 061-16.00W, 27-54.00N 060-27.00W, 24-27.00N 056-36.00W, 23-50.00N 057-26.00W.2. CANCEL THIS MSG 251130Z MAR 24.
132016Z MAR 24HYDROPAC 884/24(83).SOUTH PACIFIC.DNC 06.1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS, SPACE DEBRIS 1931Z TO 2225Z DAILY 21 THUR 27 MAR IN AREA BOUND BY 29-22.00S 148-47.00W, 28-19.00S 149-45.00W, 42-59.00S 171-08.00W, 44-01.00S 169-58.00W.2. CANCEL THIS MSG 272325Z MAR 24.
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LAUNCH UPDATE: WELCOME TO LAUNCH WEEK!We’re targeting no earlier than 2:40 a.m. EDT, March 21 to launch #NROL123 on a @RocketLab #Electron rocket from @NASAWallops at @Virginia_Space Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport.Follow along this week to get ready for the launch!
[...]NROL-123 will carry three collaborative research missions on a Rocket Lab Electron rocket acquired through NRO’s Rapid Acquisition of a Small Rocket (RASR) contract.[...]
This is how we roll (out) at @NASAWallops 😎
Electron standing tall at LC-2 at @NASAWallops ahead of the 'Live And Let Fly' mission for @NatReconOfc. Target lift-off is 2:40 am EDT, March 21st. 📸 @TheFavoritist
Let the countdown begin: in less than 24 hours, #NROL123 will launch from NASA Wallops Flight Facility at 2:40 a.m. EDT!📷 @RocketLab
https://twitter.com/natreconofc/status/1770445539240288372QuoteLet the countdown begin: in less than 24 hours, #NROL123 will launch from NASA Wallops Flight Facility at 2:40 a.m. EDT!📷 @RocketLab
It's a good day to go to space 🚀In ~12 hours, Electron will lift-off from LC-2 at @NASAWallops @Virginia_Space Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport for @NatReconOfc's NROL-123 'Live And Let Fly' mission.
https://twitter.com/RocketLab/status/1770626085891510616
Electron is vertical on the pad at LC-2 for our 46th launch.
We've launched four @NatReconOfc missions before, but all of them from Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand. We can't wait to see Electron images like this from Launch Complex 2 in Wallops, Virginia tonight.
