Mission Status
Another One Leaves The Crust
Last Updated: 1 hour ago
SUCCESS
Orbit Achieved
OHB
Wednesday, January 20, 2021 07:26 AM UTC
Source: YouTube
Disclaimer: This livestream is from a third-party channel and is not an official Rocket Lab broadcast.
Name Origin
This playful name signifies another successful launch, lifting a payload out of Earth's "crust" into orbit. GMS-T is likely a mission or payload identifier.
"Another One Leaves The Crust"
Mission Overview
Dedicated mission for a single communication microsatellite that will enable specific frequencies to support future services from orbit. The launch will be Rocket Lab’s 18th Electron mission.
Technical Details
Vehicle
Electron
Launch Site
LC-1A
Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand
Target Orbit
Polar Orbit
Mission Type
Communications
Payload Mass
50 kg
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kiwisCustomer
OHB