Mission Status
Finding Hot Wildfires Near You
Last Updated: 1 minute ago
SUCCESS
Orbit Achieved
Vehicle
Electron
Launch Site
LC-1B
Orbit
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Profile
Earth Science
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 03:30 PM UTC Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand
Source: RocketLabCorp
Mission State
Schedule
Date and time on file
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Coverage
Official livestream linked
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Name Origin
AI
This mission name clearly highlights its purpose: deploying a satellite for OroraTech to detect and locate hot wildfires, offering vital early warning and monitoring.
"Finding Hot Wildfires Near You"
Mission Overview
8 satellites for a constellation of satellites developed by Orora Technologies (OroraTech) of Germany, with thermal infrared cameras that can provide 24/7 monitoring of wildfires globally, supporting better and faster wildfire response to protect forests, people, and infrastructure worldwide. The company plans to expand their constellation with up to 100 satellites in total by 2028.
Technical Details
Vehicle
Electron
Rocket Lab launch vehicle
Launch Site
Launch Complex 1B
LC-1B · Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand
Target Orbit
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Planned deployment regime
Mission Profile
Earth Science
Mission architecture