One right after the other! Next up on the Pad B at LC1 is our 31st Electron mission called “It Argos Up From Here.”Launch window opens:🚀 UTC | 17:04, 5 October🚀 NZDT | 06:04, 6 October🚀 EDT | 10:04, 5 October 🚀 PDT | 13:04, 5 October
“It Argos Up From Here” is a dedicated launch for @GeneralAtomics to deploy their GAzelle satellite carrying Argos-4.Mission info here: https://www.rocketlabusa.com/missions/upcoming-missions/
QuoteOne right after the other! Next up on the Pad B at LC1 is our 31st Electron mission called “It Argos Up From Here.”Launch window opens:🚀 UTC | 17:04, 5 October🚀 NZDT | 06:04, 6 October🚀 EDT | 10:04, 5 October 🚀 PDT | 13:04, 5 October
It's going to be three in a row from Pad 1B, I wonder if there's a reason behind this long pause for Pad 1A
Corrected Launch window opens:🚀 UTC | 17:04, 5 October🚀 NZDT | 06:04, 6 October🚀 PDT | 10:04, 5 October 🚀 EDT | 13:04, 5 October
300144Z SEP 22HYDROPAC 2715/22(76).WESTERN SOUTH PACIFIC.NEW ZEALAND.DNC 06.1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS, ROCKET LAUNCHING 1500Z TO 1830Z DAILY 05 THRU 18 OCT IN AREAS BOUND BY: A. 39-12.00S 177-51.00E, 39-12.00S 178-00.00E, 39-18.00S 178-03.00E, 39-42.00S 178-00.00E, 39-42.00S 177-42.00E, 39-15.00S 177-48.00E. B. 44-00.00S 176-24.00E, 44-00.00S 177-30.00E, 46-30.00S 177-00.00E, 46-30.00S 175-30.00E.2. CANCEL THIS MSG 181930Z OCT 22.
300347Z SEP 22HYDROPAC 2718/22(76).WESTERN SOUTH PACIFIC.DNC 06.1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS, SPACE DEBRIS 1500Z TO 1830Z DAILY 05 THRU 18 OCT IN AREA BOUND BY 55-00.00S 173-00.00E, 55-00.00S 171-30.00E, 59-30.00S 169-30.00E, 59-30.00S 171-30.00E.2. CANCEL THIS MSG 181930Z OCT 22.//
NGA notice.
020459Z OCT 22HYDROPAC 2739/22(76).WESTERN SOUTH PACIFIC.NEW ZEALAND.DNC 06.1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS 1500Z TO 1830Z DAILY 06 THRU 18 OCT IN AREAS BOUND BY: A. ROCKET LAUNCHING 44-00.00S 176-24.00E, 44-00.00S 177-30.00E, 46-30.00S 177-00.00E, 46-00.00S 175-30.00E. B. SPACE DEBRIS 39-12.00S 177-51.00E, 39-12.00S 178-00.00E, 39-18.00S 178-03.00E, 39-42.00S 178-00.00E, 39-42.00S 177-42.00E, 39-15.00S 177-48.00E.2. CANCEL HYDROPAC 2715/22.3. CANCEL THIS MSG 182030Z OCT 22.
That's a wrap on payload integration! Due to weather we're now targeting Oct 6 UTC for the launch of "It Argos Up From Here," a dedicated mission from Launch Complex 1 for @GeneralAtomics. Mission info: rocketlabusa.com/missions/next-…
030941Z OCT 22HYDROPAC 2755/22(76).WESTERN SOUTH PACIFIC.DNC 06.1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS, SPACE DEBRIS 1500Z TO 1830Z DAILY 06 THRU 18 OCT IN AREA BOUND BY 55-00.00S 173-00.00E, 55-00.00S 171-30.00E, 59-30.00S 169-30.00E, 59-30.00S 171-30.00E.2. CANCEL HYDROPAC 2718/22.3. CANCEL THIS MSG 181930Z OCT 22.//
040603Z OCT 22HYDROPAC 2769/22(76).WESTERN SOUTH PACIFIC.NEW ZEALAND.DNC 06.1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS 1500Z TO 1830Z DAILY 07 THRU 18 OCT IN AREAS BOUND BY: A. ROCKET LAUNCHING 39-18.00S 178-03.00E, 39-12.00S 178-00.00E, 39-12.00S 177-51.00E, 39-15.00S 177-48.00E, 39-42.00S 177-42.00E, 39-42.00S 178-00.00E. B. SPACE DEBRIS 44-00.00S 177-30.00E, 44-00.00S 176-24.00E, 46-00.00S 175-30.00E, 46-30.00S 177-00.00E.2. CANCEL HYDROPAC 2739/22.3. CANCEL THIS MSG 181930Z OCT 22.//
040628Z OCT 22HYDROPAC 2770/22(76).WESTERN SOUTH PACIFIC.DNC 06.1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS, SPACE DEBRIS 1500Z TO 1830Z DAILY 07 THRU 18 OCT IN AREA BOUND BY 55-00.00S 173-00.00E, 55-00.00S 171-30.00E, 59-30.00S 169-30.00E, 59-30.00S 171-30.00E.2. CANCEL HYDROPAC 2755/22.3. CANCEL THIS MSG 181930Z OCT 22.//
“It Argos Up From Here” is in its final prelaunch stages! We’re now targeting launch to take place Oct 7 UTC due to unfavorable weather conditions. Remember to join us for our live webcast to watch our 31st Electron lift off. Learn more: rocketlabusa.com/missions/next-…
Next time this fairing opens, #Argos4 will be in space! We're on the countdown to lift-off - soon launch crews will begin moving into position for our 31st Electron mission. Target lift-off:🚀 UTC: 7 Oct, 17:00🚀 NZDT: 8 Oct, 06:00🚀 EDT: 7 Oct, 13:00🚀 PDT: 7 Oct, 10:00
Watch our launch for the “It Argos Up From Here” live webcast from around T-20 mins! Target lift-off:UTC| 17:09NZT | 06:09EDT | 13:09PDT | 10:09
Electron is vertical on the pad at LC-1 for the launch of “It Argos Up From Here”!
Meet Argos-4, soon to join a @NOAASatellites constellation providing data on Earth’s physical & biological environment, including weather, climate and biodiversity, plus assisting with maritime security, pollution, and humanitarian assistance. https://www.nesdis.noaa.gov/next-generation/argos-4-launch
T-60 minutes. Electron is currently green for launch and operator are on console in mission control. It’s almost time to go to space!
LAUNCH! Rocket Lab Electron launches with the “It Argos Up From Here” mission, from Launch Complex 1B (LC-1B), on the Mahia Peninsula in New Zealand.Overview:nasaspaceflight.com/2022/10/it-arg… - by Trevor Sesnic (@124970MeV)Livestream:youtube.com/watch?v=TffmQR…
Well they've got to staging. Stage 2 performance call is "Nominal".
Electron's upper stage swaps out its battery
And on to the kick stage and with a good orbit, so all is well!
"NOT NOMINAL" first stage call?
All nominal. Just a word stumble. Sorry for the heart attack!
Just a casual rocket flying over Lower Hutt... More sunset rises please @RocketLab that was incredible!!
Beautiful view from Sunrise hut
Electron entering jellyfish mode during this morning's launch. We love a sunrise lift-off 🚀Payload deployment is around 10 mins away. Join us again on the webcast for that shortly youtu.be/TffmQR1K04M📸 @BR4DY
Perfect mission completed again by the team!
We’ve reached a new annual launch record with the success of our 31st Electron mission It Argos Up From Here! Eight missions complete in 2022 with more to come. Congrats again to @GeneralAtomics and @NOAA, thanks for flying with us!
ICYMI: It Argos Up From Here
CelesTrak has GP data for 3 objects from the launch (2022-127) of the Gazelle satellite atop an Electron rocket launched from Rocket Lab's launch complex on Mahia Peninsula in New Zealand on Oct 7 at 1709 UTC: spacenews.com/rocket-lab-lau….
Another perfect deployment from Electron's Kick Stage! A dedicated ride means our customers get to choose the exact orbit, inclination, launch site and launch timing, putting them in control of their missions. #ResponsiveSpace