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Running Out Of Fingers mission patch
Mission Status

Running Out Of Fingers

Last Updated: 1 hour ago
SUCCESS
Orbit Achieved
Alba Orbital
Friday, December 6, 2019 08:18 AM UTC
Source: YouTube

Disclaimer: This livestream is from a third-party channel and is not an official Rocket Lab broadcast.

Name Origin

This name playfully suggests Rocket Lab is conducting so many rideshare missions, they are "running out of fingers" to count or assign to each one, highlighting their successful and frequent rideshare service.

"Running Out Of Fingers"

Mission Overview

This is the Rocket Lab's 10th flight. It carries several small satellites for international commercial customers. This is also the first flight to feature an upgraded first stage of the Electron rocket, which is now equipped with new hardware and sensors. After completing its mission, Electron's first stage will perform a guided atmospheric re-entry, gathering data necessary for the development of Rocket Lab's reusability program.

Technical Details

Vehicle
Electron
Launch Site
LC-1A
Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand
Target Orbit
Low Earth Orbit
Mission Type
Dedicated Rideshare
Payload Mass
77 kg
Kiwi bird icon 31 kiwis
Customer
Alba Orbital
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