The “Virginia is for Launch Lovers” mission will deploy satellites for leading radio frequency geospatial analytics provider HawkEye 360. It will be Rocket Lab’s first lift-off from Launch Complex 2 at Virginia Space’s Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport within NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility – a launch pad developed to support Electron missions from U.S. soil for government and commercial customers. The launch window has been set following recent progress by NASA in certifying its Autonomous Flight Termination Unit (NAFTU) software, which is required to enable Electron launches from Virginia.
Launch Complex 2 supplements Rocket Lab’s existing site, Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand, from which 32 Electron missions have already been launched. This extensive launch heritage already makes Electron the most frequently found small orbital rocket globally. With two launch complexes combined, Rocket Lab can support more than 130 launch opportunities yearly, delivering unmatched flexibility for rapid, responsive launches for government and commercial satellite operators. The launch pad and production complex for Rocket Lab’s large reusable Neutron launch vehicle will also be located at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport, streamlining operations across small and large launches.
Launch Window: No earlier than December 20 (TBD):
Launch Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. EST / 23:00 - 01:00 UTC, 00:00 - 02:00 CET (December 21)
Launch Site: Launch Complex 2 - Wallops Flight Facility, Virginia, USA
Launch Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. EST / 23:00 - 01:00 UTC, 00:00 - 02:00 CET (December 21)
Launch Site: Launch Complex 2 - Wallops Flight Facility, Virginia, USA
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2022 AT 12:30 AM UTC+02
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