Rocket Lab Acadia Mission 2 Launch Thread! (We Will Never Desert You)
Rocket Lab Acadia Mission 2 Launch Thread! (We Will Never Desert You)
Welcome everyone!
| Scheduled for (UTC) | 2023-09-19 06:30 |
|---|---|
| Scheduled for (local) | 2023-09-19 18:30 (NZST) |
| Launch site | LC-1B, Māhia Peninsula, New Zealand. |
| Launch vehicle | Electron |
| Mission success criteria | Successful launch and deployment of payload into desired orbit |
Livestreams
| Stream | Link |
|---|---|
| Rocket Lab | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfYFqsk_NGk |
Stats
☑️ 9th Electron mission of 2023
☑️ 41st mission overall
Payload info
Acadia Mission 2 (We Will Never Desert You)
Capella Space introduced its latest generation of satellites named "Acadia"., which offer increased imaging capability and improved communications connectivity. These satellites are smaller and lighter than previous models, but offer higher resolution and detection capabilities, enabling better Earth observation and more accurate decision making.
Capella Space's new generation of satellites feature synthetic aperture radar (SAR) technology, which allows them to capture images of the Earth in all weather conditions and at any time of the day or night. In addition, these satellites have enhanced communication capabilities, allowing them to transmit data and images faster and more efficiently.
| Target orbit | Low Earth Orbit |
|---|---|
| Total Mass | 165 kg |
Previous mission (We Love the Nightlife) | Next mission (The Moon God Awakens)
Mission failure: https://nitter.net/RocketLab/status/1704055519647002985#m
Was fine all the way up through stage separation, but the second stage didn't light.
Some are suggesting: lit all too well, like sparks and flames and kabooms and all.
Indeed, Scott Manley already has a short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07bs3cT6tYY