Mission Status
Birds of a Feather
Last Updated: 1 hour ago
SUCCESS
Orbit Achieved
U.S. Department of Defense
Friday, January 31, 2020 02:56 AM UTC
Source: YouTube
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Name Origin
This mission name, 'Birds of a Feather,' is a nod to the common idiom suggesting similar entities gathering. It likely refers to the related nature or origin of the National Reconnaissance Office payloads on board.
"Birds of a Feather"
Mission Overview
This is a dedicated launch for the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO). The contract was awarded under Rapid Acquisition of a Small Rocket (RASR) program.
Technical Details
Vehicle
Electron
Launch Site
LC-1A
Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand
Target Orbit
Low Earth Orbit
Mission Type
Government/Top Secret
Payload Mass
Classified
Customer
U.S. Department of Defense