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Electron : Kinéis Flight 1 : LC-1B : 20 June 2024 (18:13 UTC) by GewoonLukas_ on 16 Jan, 2024 09:26
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Thread for the first of 5 launches on Electron carrying 5 Kinéis satellites each from LC-1B NET 18 June 2024, at 18:13 UTC. Mission is named "No Time Toulouse".Quote
Kineis announces launch window of its 1st launch
January 16th 2024
Kinéis deploys its constellation for the Internet of Things
The first of 5 launches is scheduled between 10 June and 9 July 2024
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In 2024, Kinéis is preparing for a decisive stage in the roll-out of its system. Between 10 June and 9 July 2024, the Toulouse-based company will carry out the first of 5 launches to put into orbit its constellation of 25 nanosatellites, the first European constellation dedicated to the Internet of Things. This first launch will take place with Rocket Lab's Electron launcher, from the Pacific coast of New Zealand's North Island.
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Press release also included this overview about the path to launch:Quote• January: announcement of the launch window for the 1st launch
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• April: announcement of the final launch date / departure of the 1st satellites for New Zealand
• May: campaign to prepare the 5 satellites in New Zealand for the 1st launch
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#1 by TrevorMonty on 16 Jan, 2024 09:47
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They say 5 launches over a few months, seems like they are all Electron launches but not clear.
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#2 by GewoonLukas_ on 16 Jan, 2024 09:49
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They say 5 launches over a few months, seems like they are all Electron launches but not clear.
All 5 are on Electron:QuoteUpcoming Missions: Kinéis
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#3 by GewoonLukas_ on 06 May, 2024 20:58
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This will be the next flight after the upcoming "Ready, Aim, PREFIRE" and "PREFIRE And Ice" missions according to the Q1 2024 Earnings presentation:
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#4 by GewoonLukas_ on 21 May, 2024 12:08
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Satellites are on their way to New Zealand:Quote
🌟🛰️ Let’s get ready to fly!
🌏Our 5 nanosatellites are on their way to New Zealand for the final countdown before their epic space journey! 🚀
✨These little marvels will soon be orbiting Earth, constantly collecting IoT messages from every corner of the globe.
#KineisLaunch
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#5 by GewoonLukas_ on 28 May, 2024 19:55
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Satellites have arrived in New Zealand:Quote
Our nanosatellites have successfully reached our launcher @RocketLab in beautiful New Zealand. 🛰️
The teams are making the ultimate tests on our satellite before the integration in the rocket! 🚀
We can't wait to witness the launch and take the next big leap towards our dreams.
https://twitter.com/KineisIoT/status/1795379480766169383
Launch is scheduled for NET June 17th, with the second launch expected to occur before July 15thQuoteSatellite IoT Startup Kinéis Readies for 2 Upcoming Rocket Lab Launches
May 23, 2024
French startup Kinéis is preparing for two Rocket Lab launches starting in June to launch the first 10 satellites of its IoT constellation. Kinéis announced Thursday that two launches are planned between June 17 and July 15, with five satellites on each launch.
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#6 by trimeta on 06 Jun, 2024 14:46
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https://twitter.com/SpaceEquities/status/1798680237141836230Quote
Rocket Lab $RKLB is expected to launch soon its next mission for french customer @KineisIoT, the first of 5 launches under agreement.
The first mission is named "No time Tolouse" and according to Kinéis website, its scheduled to launch in a window that goes from June 10th through the 9th of July.
Although as an earlier post notes, the launch is NET June 17th.
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#7 by Galactic Penguin SST on 07 Jun, 2024 10:13
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https://twitter.com/RocketLab/status/1799019563100844074Quote
🚀 It’s time for the big 50 🚀
Our milestone 50th Electron mission is scheduled to lift-off on June 19th NZST.
The mission, called "No Time Toulouse" will deploy five Internet-of-Things satellites for French company @KineisIoT.
Here’s to reaching 50 in record time! 🎉
More: https://bwnews.pr/4bNduHX
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https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240607234714/en/Rocket-Lab-Sets-Launch-Date-for-50th-Electron-Mission-Prepares-to-Deploy-Five-Satellites-for-Kin%C3%A9is
Rocket Lab Sets Launch Date for 50th Electron Mission, Prepares to Deploy Five Satellites for Kinéis
The milestone mission is the first of five dedicated launches to deploy a 25-satellite constellation for French Internet-of-Things company Kinéis
LONG BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”), a global leader in launch services and space systems, today announced the launch window for the Company’s 50th Electron launch. The mission will deploy five Internet-of-Things (IoT) satellites for French company Kinéis.
The ‘No Time Toulouse’ mission is scheduled to launch from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 in Mahia, New Zealand during a 14-day launch window that opens on June 19th, 2024, NZST.
The mission is the first of five dedicated Electron launches for Kinéis, a company backed by private and public investors including the French government’s space agency CNES (Centre National d'Études Spatiales) and CLS (Collecte Localisation Satellites) an international space-based solutions provider, to improve global IoT connectivity. Kinéis’ new constellation will connect any object anywhere in the world and guarantee the transmission of targeted and useful data to users, in near-real time, with low energy consumption with more powerful 30kg-class nanosats that integrate IoT technology. The constellation also includes a second mission: a ship-tracking Automatic Identification System (AIS). Once deployed, these technologies will allow Kinéis to expand across multiple industries and scale from 20,000 devices connected to millions.
“The launch industry is not an easy or forgiving one. Making it to your first launch is not a given, so reaching 50 Electron launches is an enormous achievement and a rare feat in the history of spaceflight,” said Rocket Lab founder and CEO Sir Peter Beck. “I’m immensely proud of the team for bringing an industry-defining rocket to market, making frequent and reliable dedicated small launch a reality for the first time. We’re excited to launch Kinéis on this historic mission and grateful for the continued support of all the customers who have flown on Electron since our very first mission in 2017. Thank you for helping us to make Electron one of the most frequently launched rockets of all time.”
Kinéis CEO Alexandre Tisserant said: “Kinéis is proud and confident to entrust the deployment of its constellation to Rocket Lab. The Electron launcher meets our technical requirements for the positioning of five nanosatellites for each dedicated launch. Our teams and those of Rocket Lab are well coordinated to ensure the satellite separation phase with the launcher. We are very honoured that this first launch for Kinéis coincides with Electron's 50th flight!”
The ‘No Time Toulouse’ launch has been tailored specifically to meet Kinéis’ mission requirements, giving them greater control over launch schedule, orbit, and deployment parameters than would be possible on a larger rideshare mission. Tailored mission parameters for this launch include:
* Instantaneous launch window,
* After the first Curie engine burn to circularize the Kick Stage’s orbit, Curie will ignite again for an eight second burn to set a specific argument of perigee, enabling Kinéis to deploy five satellites to a precise location for each one of the five launches,
* All five satellites will be deployed in a precise sequence in singles and as pairs to build out the constellation exactly as Kinéis needs it,
* Finally, Curie will conduct a perigee lowering burn to reduce the Kick Stage’s orbital lifetime to keep space sustainable.
Electron’s 50th launch by the numbers.
The ‘No Time Toulouse’ mission will mark:
* 50th Electron launch since the Company’s first launch on May 25th, 2017.
* 499 Rutherford engines sent to space. Each Electron launch features 10 Rutherford engines, including nine on the first stage and a single vacuum optimized Rutherford engine on the second stage. Rocket Lab successfully flew a recovered Rutherford engine in 2023, hence 499 engines rather than 500.
* 46 missions from Launch Complex 1 in Mahia, New Zealand.
* 4 missions from Launch Complex 2 in Virginia, USA.
* 190 satellites launched by Electron.
* Eighth Electron mission of 2024.
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#8 by Galactic Penguin SST on 07 Jun, 2024 10:17
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https://twitter.com/KineisIoT/status/1799020955706298751Quote
🚀 Countdown Begins ⏲️
The first 5 Nanosatellites are Set to Launch on June 18th UTC!
🗓️Mark your calendars, as we countdown to June 18th UTC for the launch of our first 5 nanosatellites by
@RocketLab, marking a monumental leap forward for our dedicated global IoT constellation! ✨
Stay tuned to our updates as we edge closer to this historic launch by following #KineisLaunch and on our launch dedicated website ⬇️
https://kineislaunch.com/en/launch/
Get set for an unforgettable launch with as we redefine the future of connectivity, one satellite at a time! 🚀🌐 -
#9 by starbase on 07 Jun, 2024 12:40
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The countdown on the https://kineislaunch.com/en/launch/ website indicates a targeted liftoff time of 18:13 UTC on June 18
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#10 by FutureSpaceTourist on 10 Jun, 2024 05:44
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#11 by FutureSpaceTourist on 10 Jun, 2024 21:24
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https://twitter.com/rocketlab/status/1800277472803697089Quote
Bienvenue à LC-1, @KineisIoT!
These five sats are undergoing payload processing and encapsulation before heading to space on Electron next week.
Our 50th launch, No Time Toulouse, is scheduled to lift-off:
🚀6:13 am NZT, June 19th
🚀6:13 pm UTC, June 18th
🚀11:13 am, PDT June 18th
🚀2:13 pm, EDT June 18th
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#12 by FutureSpaceTourist on 10 Jun, 2024 23:48
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https://twitter.com/rocketlab/status/1800313749427179612Quote
Time flies when you're flying! 🕰️🚀
Our 50th Electron rocket is scheduled to take to the skies next week sporting a special edition mission patch in addition to the 'No Time Toulouse' patch for @KineisIoT.
Why yes, both patches will available on our web store shortly after lift-off.
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#13 by GewoonLukas_ on 12 Jun, 2024 15:30
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Launch 🚀
👀 Look at those incredible images: the first 5 satellites of our constellation are meticulously encapsulated into the upper stage of the rocket.
Congratulations to the Kinéis and @hemeria1 teams in New Zealand that conducted the final checks during those last miles.
https://twitter.com/KineisIoT/status/1800905994559451435
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#14 by Ken the Bin on 14 Jun, 2024 11:22
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#15 by Ken the Bin on 14 Jun, 2024 22:15
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Now that NGA notices are arriving again ...
NGA Rocket Launching and Space Debris notices.Quote from: NGA130336Z JUN 24
HYDROPAC 2034/24(76).
WESTERN SOUTH PACIFIC.
NEW ZEALAND.
DNC 06.
1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS, ROCKET LAUNCHING
1600Z TO 1845Z DAILY 18 THRU 30 JUN
IN AREAS BOUND BY:
A. 39-48.64S 177-41.24E, 39-30.79S 177-46.21E,
39-13.61S 177-50.98E, 39-16.62S 178-10.80E,
39-29.15S 178-07.29E, 39-50.11S 177-46.03E.
B. 46-53.95S 174-07.99E, 43-00.00S 175-51.00E,
43-30.00S 178-00.00E, 47-24.00S 176-24.00E.
2. CANCEL THIS MSG 301945Z JUN 24.Quote from: NGA130342Z JUN 24
HYDROPAC 2035/24(76).
WESTERN SOUTH PACIFIC.
DNC 06.
1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS, SPACE DEBRIS
1600Z TO 1845Z DAILY 18 THRU 30 JUN
IN AREA BOUND BY
57-00.00S 169-30.00E, 52-36.00S 172-00.00E,
53-00.00S 174-18.00E, 57-33.60S 172-00.00E.
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#16 by FutureSpaceTourist on 16 Jun, 2024 05:21
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https://twitter.com/rocketlab/status/1802147693852262862Quote
Teams are on console, Electron is vertical, and the final pre-launch dress rehearsal is underway for the 'No Time Toulouse' mission.
While the rocket and payloads are ready to go to space, the weather might not play ball on our planned lift-off date on June 19th NZT 🌧️☂️🌬️
Stay tuned for updates in the next couple of days once the forecast firms up 🚀
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#17 by FutureSpaceTourist on 17 Jun, 2024 04:50
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https://twitter.com/rocketlab/status/1802550631506616475Quote
It's almost time to go to space for the 50th time...but not just yet.
Due to unfavorable weather, we’re now targeting no earlier than 21 June NZST for the launch of “No Time Toulouse”, our 50th Electron launch. ☂️🌬️🌧️
🚀 NZST: 6:13 am, Friday 21 June
🚀 PDT: 11:13 am, Thursday 20 June
🚀 EDT: 2:13 pm, Thursday 20 June
We’ll continue to assess the launch date as the forecast firms up in the coming days.
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#18 by FutureSpaceTourist on 17 Jun, 2024 04:52
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Remember this? 📸
We got an ✨overwhelming✨ number of applications (seriously it was a lot) but we are excited to confirm that @thejackbeyer, @_mgde_, and @brendan_gully are headed to LC-1 to capture "No Time Toulouse."
We can’t wait to see their snaps of our milestone 50th mission.
https://twitter.com/thejackbeyer/status/1802552637050831139QuoteI’ve been fortunate enough to do and photograph some pretty amazing things in my life. This might just take the cake. Thanks to @RocketLab for the opportunity to document their 50th launch!
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#19 by OneSpeed on 17 Jun, 2024 06:29
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... NGA Rocket Launching and Space Debris notices.
Map from the NGA notice.
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#20 by FutureSpaceTourist on 19 Jun, 2024 04:58
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https://twitter.com/rocketlab/status/1803290861977149940Quote
It's almost time!
Our 50th Electron is on the pad at LC-1 and we're counting down to launch day for 'No Time Toulouse', a dedicated launch for @KineisIoT
Weather has improved slightly, so we're still targeting lift-off at:
🚀 NZST = 6:13 am, Friday 21 June
🚀 EDT = 2:13 pm, Thursday 20 June
🚀 PDT = 11:13 am, Thursday 20 June
🚀 UTC = 6:13 pm, Thursday 20 June
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#21 by Galactic Penguin SST on 19 Jun, 2024 14:33
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#22 by FutureSpaceTourist on 19 Jun, 2024 22:06
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Rocket Lab stream:
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#23 by FutureSpaceTourist on 20 Jun, 2024 12:39
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https://twitter.com/rocketlab/status/1803769404406325399Quote
Welcome to launch day for our 50th mission.
Electron is on the pad at LC-1, ready to deploy 5 satellites to orbit for @KineisIoT.
🚀Lift-off = 06:13 am NZST
🛰️ Payload = 5x IoT satellites
📍 Launch Site = Launch Complex 1, NZ
📺 Webcast = youtube.com/live/MYpQkHw9s…
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#24 by FutureSpaceTourist on 20 Jun, 2024 17:23
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https://twitter.com/_mgde_/status/1803832301140562260Quote
Good morning from LC-1 and the Māhia peninsula!
@RocketLab's Electron is staged and aiming to take flight at 6:13am local time (2:13pm EDT) with payloads for @KineisIoT - this mission also marks the 50th launch of Electron, an incredible milestone!
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#25 by FutureSpaceTourist on 20 Jun, 2024 17:38
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Rocket Lab stream is live
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#26 by FutureSpaceTourist on 20 Jun, 2024 17:41
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Green on latest poll, weather 70% GO
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#27 by FutureSpaceTourist on 20 Jun, 2024 18:09
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T-5
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#28 by FutureSpaceTourist on 20 Jun, 2024 18:11
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T-2 LD is GO for launch!
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#29 by FutureSpaceTourist on 20 Jun, 2024 18:14
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Liftoff!
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#30 by FutureSpaceTourist on 20 Jun, 2024 18:15
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MaxQ
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#31 by FutureSpaceTourist on 20 Jun, 2024 18:15
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#32 by FutureSpaceTourist on 20 Jun, 2024 18:16
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MECO, separation and S2 ignition
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#33 by FutureSpaceTourist on 20 Jun, 2024 18:18
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#34 by FutureSpaceTourist on 20 Jun, 2024 18:20
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Fairing jettison
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#35 by FutureSpaceTourist on 20 Jun, 2024 18:20
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#36 by FutureSpaceTourist on 20 Jun, 2024 18:23
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T+8 pointing out that they are flying the 499th Rutherford engine (not 500 as one has been reused on a previous flight)
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#37 by FutureSpaceTourist on 20 Jun, 2024 18:23
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S2 shutdown & kick stage separation; nominal transfer orbit
Kick stage burn at about T+52
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#38 by FutureSpaceTourist on 20 Jun, 2024 18:31
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Launch highlights:
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#39 by FutureSpaceTourist on 20 Jun, 2024 18:33
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https://twitter.com/thejackbeyer/status/1803830241774989649Quote
Electron stands ready to launch its 50th mission tonight from Mahia, New Zealand. Here are some images from remote camera setup. Once again my deepest thanks to @RocketLab for the opportunity to document this milestone launch. #NoTimeToulouse
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#40 by TrevorMonty on 20 Jun, 2024 19:02
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Jet plume from Electron half an hour after launch, looking north east from Wellington.
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#41 by FutureSpaceTourist on 20 Jun, 2024 19:03
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https://twitter.com/_mgde_/status/1803862420492030015Quote
Nifty 50.
Liftoff of Electron from LC-1, carrying the heart and soul of @KineisIoT into orbit on its 50th mission to date.
Congratulations to the incredibly dedicated team at @RocketLab!
What. A. Life!!!
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#42 by FutureSpaceTourist on 20 Jun, 2024 19:09
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Curie burn has finished
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#43 by FutureSpaceTourist on 20 Jun, 2024 19:14
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T+1 hr 2nd Curie burn shortly, followed by payload deployments
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#44 by FutureSpaceTourist on 20 Jun, 2024 19:18
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2nd Curie burn started and ended - “perfect final orbit”
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#45 by FutureSpaceTourist on 20 Jun, 2024 19:20
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Kinéis 1 deployment confirmed
Kinéis 2 & 4 deployment confirmed
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#46 by FutureSpaceTourist on 20 Jun, 2024 19:21
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Kinéis 3 & 5 deployment confirmed
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#47 by FutureSpaceTourist on 20 Jun, 2024 19:22
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Webcast ended
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#48 by FutureSpaceTourist on 20 Jun, 2024 19:23
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https://twitter.com/rocketlab/status/1803870728753942737Quote
MISSION SUCCESS for our 50th Electron launch! Welcome to orbit, @KineisIoT.
Congratulations to the entire Rocket Lab team on reaching 50 launches faster than any other commercially developed rocket. Thank you to the many customers who have flown on Electron and helped us revolutionize access to orbit for small satellites.
📷: @rorygannaway
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#49 by FutureSpaceTourist on 20 Jun, 2024 19:32
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https://twitter.com/thejackbeyer/status/1803862563882701244Quote
Rocket Lab’s 50th mission lifting off Pad B in Mahia. #NoTimeToulouse @RocketLab
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#50 by FutureSpaceTourist on 20 Jun, 2024 19:40
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https://twitter.com/peter_j_beck/status/1803875375703036187Quote
Perfect flight, congratulations to the whole Rocket Lab team and our customer @KineisIoT
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#51 by FutureSpaceTourist on 20 Jun, 2024 19:56
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#52 by FutureSpaceTourist on 20 Jun, 2024 20:06
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https://twitter.com/kineisiot/status/1803878953020539003Quote
🚀Successful launch!
🛰️ We are delighted and proud to announce that our 5 satellites were successfully launched by @RocketLab. The first five of a planned constellation of 25 nanosatellites are now in orbit !
🎉Congratulations to all the teams involved in the past few years, who were dedicated to making our mission a success.
We want to thank all our partners and supporters who contributed to turning this project into reality.
With this constellation, you’ll be able to enjoy a reliable, innovative solution for locating, monitoring, and being alerted in near real-time, anywhere in the world.
🚛 Track your assets anywhere, in any condition
🌲 Early detection of critical situations for a faster reaction time
📍 Gather data from any sensors to supervise your operations
This achievement marks a significant step forward in our mission to revolutionize global IoT connectivity and bring innovative solutions to industries around the world.
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#53 by FutureSpaceTourist on 20 Jun, 2024 23:18
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https://twitter.com/thejackbeyer/status/1803929851533103390Quote
No Time Toulouse, @RocketLab's 50th mission with its Electron rocket, was exceptionally beautiful. I've seen a lot of rockets launch, and this one easily will sit among the greatest ever. Electron is a loud, starkly beautiful, and incredibly photogenic beast. #NoTimeToulouse
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#54 by FutureSpaceTourist on 21 Jun, 2024 05:54
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twitter.com/_mgde_/status/1803981037623742792Quote
Electron you BEAUTY!
@RocketLab’s workhorse leaps off of LC-1B en route to deliver 5 payloads into orbit for @KineisIoT following a liftoff at 6:13am NZST.
Flight #50: mission success!
https://twitter.com/_mgde_/status/1803981053604057379QuoteA closer look at the nine singing Rutherfords on the business end of @RocketLab’s Electron.
twitter.com/_mgde_/status/1803981070804893896Quote30-second exposure captured during the first moments of the calculated chaos that is liftoff.
https://twitter.com/_mgde_/status/1803981095010210296QuoteLocation, location, location.
https://twitter.com/_mgde_/status/1803994166206386409Quote“No Time Toulouse”
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#55 by GewoonLukas_ on 21 Jun, 2024 14:10
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Acquisition of signal confirmed for all 5 satellites:Quote
🚀 One team, One spirit 🚀
Anticipation, tension and finally joy and relief.
Our first five nanosatellites are now launched and good news we have received the first signals from our 5 satellites.🛰
We feel a deep sense of accomplishment and excitement for what lies ahead.🌌
To the team that has been operating our satellites since the launch, we're thinking of you!
To our team and our partners who have worked with us on this project, Thank You!
This success marks a significant achievement, our passion has brought us towards this very moment.
#Kineislaunch #TeamWork
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#56 by FutureSpaceTourist on 25 Jun, 2024 01:01
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https://twitter.com/thejackbeyer/status/1805405434741678219Quote
The 50th Electron rocket lifting off of Pad B in Mahia a few days ago. I initially thought this camera did not work, and didn’t even bother checking the memory card (big dumb on my part). Imagine my delight when I was dumping the card last night and saw this gem sitting there!
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#57 by trimeta on 03 Jul, 2024 04:30
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Bullseye chart from Rocket Lab:
https://twitter.com/RocketLab/status/1808324944297971974QuoteWhen the acceptable margin for satellite deployment is measured in kilometers but your GNC team delivers it within single digit meters
This is why small sats choose Electron.
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#58 by deltaV on 03 Jul, 2024 06:45
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When the acceptable margin for satellite deployment is measured in kilometers but your GNC team delivers it within single digit meters
This is why small sats choose Electron.
AFAICT customers care a lot if you're 1000 km off but shouldn't care much about a few km. So I'm very dubious about this boast, and the similar boasting by ULA. It's like boasting about a car being able to park itself within a millimeter - yes it's better than the alternative but doesn't matter in the big picture. -
#59 by cpushack on 03 Jul, 2024 06:56
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When the acceptable margin for satellite deployment is measured in kilometers but your GNC team delivers it within single digit meters
This is why small sats choose Electron.
AFAICT customers care a lot if you're 1000 km off but shouldn't care much about a few km. So I'm very dubious about this boast, and the similar boasting by ULA. It's like boasting about a car being able to park itself within a millimeter - yes it's better than the alternative but doesn't matter in the big picture.
Small sats are much more concerned then larger sats, as they have much less fuel available for orbit correction, so it may not be a huge concern, but for Electrons customers, its more of a concern then for ULAs in general. -
#60 by deltaV on 03 Jul, 2024 21:48
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Small sats are much more concerned then larger sats, as they have much less fuel available for orbit correction, so it may not be a huge concern, but for Electrons customers, its more of a concern then for ULAs in general.
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#61 by Steven Pietrobon on 04 Jul, 2024 07:31
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What's your source? I'm skeptical because the rocket equation says that if you scale spacecraft mass and propellant mass down by the same factor the mass ratio and hence delta vee capability will be unchanged.
That is mathematically correct, but in general as you scale a spacecraft or rocket down the propellant mass fraction tends to go down. This is due to the mass of various objects on the spacecraft not scaling linearly, like star trackers. For rocket tanks I use the empirical formula ms = alpha*mp^0.848 where alpha is a value that depends on the technology used, ms is the stage dry mass (excluding engines) and mp is the propellant mass. -
#62 by TrevorMonty on 04 Jul, 2024 10:54
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When the acceptable margin for satellite deployment is measured in kilometers but your GNC team delivers it within single digit meters
This is why small sats choose Electron.
AFAICT customers care a lot if you're 1000 km off but shouldn't care much about a few km. So I'm very dubious about this boast, and the similar boasting by ULA. It's like boasting about a car being able to park itself within a millimeter - yes it's better than the alternative but doesn't matter in the big picture.
Ariane 5 accuracy gave $10B James Webb telescope a few more years of propellant. So yes it can make a difference. That type accuracy will make all difference when deploying satellites to counter aggressive enemy satellites which is what Victus Haze demo mission is predecessor to.