Mission Status
Antipodean Adventure
Last Updated: 1 hour ago
SUCCESS
Orbit Achieved
Thursday, August 4, 2022 05:00 AM UTC
Source: YouTube
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Name Origin
This name playfully acknowledges Rocket Lab's New Zealand origins ('Antipodean') while framing the NRO mission as an exciting 'Adventure' into space, highlighting the journey and exploration.
"Antipodean Adventure"
Mission Overview
Classified payload for the US National Reconnaissance Office (NRO).
Technical Details
Vehicle
Electron
Launch Site
LC-1B
Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand
Target Orbit
Low Earth Orbit
Mission Type
Government/Top Secret
Payload Mass
Classified
Customer