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Running Out Of Fingers mission patch
Mission Status

Running Out Of Fingers

Last Updated: 15 seconds ago
SUCCESS
Orbit Achieved
Alba Orbital
Vehicle
Electron
Launch Site
LC-1A
Orbit
Low Earth Orbit
Profile
Dedicated Rideshare
Friday, December 6, 2019 08:18 AM UTC Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand

Mission State

Schedule
Date and time on file

This mission currently has a dated launch window in the tracker.

Coverage
Official livestream linked

The primary watch link points to an official Rocket Lab source.

Name Origin

AI

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
Rocket Lab launch vehicle
Launch Site
Launch Complex 1A
LC-1A · Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand
Target Orbit
Low Earth Orbit
Planned deployment regime
Mission Profile
Dedicated Rideshare
Mission architecture
Payload Mass
77 kg
Kiwi bird icon 31 kiwis
Customer
Alba Orbital
Mission customer
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