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#20
by
Steven Pietrobon
on 05 Mar, 2019 06:18
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#21
by
spacebleachers
on 05 Mar, 2019 12:14
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Or their customers aren’t ready to launch, and they have enough class to not call out (expose) their clients.
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#22
by
TrevorMonty
on 05 Mar, 2019 18:23
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Or their customers aren’t ready to launch, and they have enough class to not call out (expose) their clients.
If DARPA payload is having problems thought they would of moved to next mission.
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#23
by
spacebleachers
on 05 Mar, 2019 19:19
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Unless, as we just saw with SpaceX, NASA and the DM-1 mission, DARPA has priority as part of the agreement to fly, then unless the delay is significant, like months, they need to keep the launch site reserved for this launch.
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#24
by
wardy89
on 05 Mar, 2019 23:49
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Be patient, they will let us know when they are ready for launch.
They are still a very young company and new to orbital launches, i am sure they are learning lots about their vehicle and launch pad and that data takes time to process.
Just remember how long it took other new space companies to really be in a position to start increasing their flight rate.
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#25
by
FutureSpaceTourist
on 06 Mar, 2019 17:15
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#26
by
FutureSpaceTourist
on 06 Mar, 2019 17:57
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https://twitter.com/rocketlab/status/1103367553659748352Following a delay to payload arrival, the R3D2 spacecraft is now at LC-1 & integration is underway! The launch window has been adjusted to the second half of March to provide the prime contractor with additional time to complete payload and spacecraft validation & verification.
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#27
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Chris Bergin
on 07 Mar, 2019 00:27
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Rocket Lab Presser!
Rocket Lab designates launch window for DARPA R3D2 mission
Huntington Beach, California – March 6, 2019: US small satellite launch company Rocket Lab has designated a 14-day window for the next Electron launch, the RF Risk Reduction Deployment Demonstration (R3D2) mission for DARPA. The window will be open from 17 - 30 March 2019, NZDT. Within the window, lift-off will be scheduled between 11:30 and 15:30 NZDT (22:30 – 02:30 UTC).
Rocket Lab’s Senior Vice President of Global Launch Services, Lars Hoffman, says the DARPA R3D2 mission highlights Electron’s critical role in enabling small satellite innovation by delivering responsive and tailored launch services to rapidly space-qualify new technologies.
“Small satellite technology is evolving at break-neck pace, and the DARPA R3D2 mission is a prime example of the significant capabilities small satellites can deliver now that frequent and reliable access to space is a reality on Electron,” he says. “Our team has racked up three orbital missions and deployed 24 satellites already, but the R3D2 mission is particularly exciting. It marks the first dedicated Rocket Lab mission carrying a single satellite that maximizes Electron’s nominal lift capability of 150kg.”
Live video coverage of the launch will be available on Rocket Lab’s website at
www.rocketalbusa/live-stream. For real-time updates on launch day, follow Rocket Lab on Twitter @RocketLab
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#28
by
Steven Pietrobon
on 07 Mar, 2019 04:49
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The window opens on 16 March UTC! Thread title update?
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#29
by
PM3
on 07 Mar, 2019 14:46
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DARPA payload and its experimental mision is reason for vague target date.
The fact they don't have the launch licence yet can't help either.
Think they don't need the FAA license for launching a payload for the USAF.
FAA today published the license
LLS 17-095 (Rev. 3), issued Dec 11, 2018, expires Dec 31, 2019
Rev 2 was for "test launches".
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#30
by
Ragmar
on 07 Mar, 2019 20:38
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Looking at the pictures they Tweeted--did they encapsulate the payload at the customer site in the US?
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#31
by
Davidthefat
on 08 Mar, 2019 19:28
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Looking at the pictures they Tweeted--did they encapsulate the payload at the customer site in the US?
LC-1 is a New Zealand Site.
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#32
by
zubenelgenubi
on 08 Mar, 2019 20:08
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Looking at the pictures they Tweeted--did they encapsulate the payload at the customer site in the US?
LC-1 is a New Zealand Site.
I think Ragmar's question is:
Did they encapsulate the payload at the customer site in the USA, and then ship it ENCAPSULATED to NZ, LC-1?
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#33
by
Steven Pietrobon
on 08 Mar, 2019 23:38
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Press Kit! Payload mass is 150 kg and orbit is 425 km at 39.5°.
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#34
by
Darkblue006
on 11 Mar, 2019 15:55
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"WASHINGTON — Rocket Lab's first launch of the year, which was scheduled for late February, has been pushed back to the second half of March because of the delayed arrival of its payload, an experimental military satellite."
https://twitter.com/DARPA/status/1103348053694734336looks like the usual red tape excuses for Darpa delivery delays..
A lot like when you are late with an assignment but you know you need it to look like you turned it in on time.
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#35
by
eeergo
on 15 Mar, 2019 05:07
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#36
by
Olaf
on 16 Mar, 2019 09:08
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#37
by
Chris Bergin
on 22 Mar, 2019 02:20
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#38
by
Chris Bergin
on 23 Mar, 2019 21:35
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24 hours to launch!
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#39
by
Steven Pietrobon
on 24 Mar, 2019 01:38
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Rocket Lab
Verified account @RocketLab
46 minutes ago
We are at L-1 day for the @DARPA #R3D2 mission on Electron! Weather is tracking green and we're currently targeting no earlier than 22:30 UTC tomorrow (11:30 NZDT) for lift-off.
twitter.com/RocketLab/status/1109633560195915776