Mission Status
The Cosmos Will See You Now
Last Updated: 50 minutes ago
SUCCESS
Orbit Achieved
Thursday, January 22, 2026 10:52 AM UTC
Source: RocketLabCorp
Name Origin
This mission tagline playfully suggests the payload's imminent deployment and visibility in space, marking the start of its operational life. It's the first launch for the Open Cosmos constellation.
"The Cosmos Will See You Now"
Mission Overview
First 2 satellites (named MR-1 and MR-2) of UK-based Open Cosmos' secure LEO broadband constellation designed to provide independent and resilient connectivity infrastructure for Europe and the world, using high-priority Ka-band spectrum filings by the Principality of Liechtenstein.
Technical Details
Vehicle
Electron
Launch Site
LC-1A
Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand
Target Orbit
Polar Orbit
Mission Type
Communications
Customer