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The Owl Spreads Its Wings
Synspective
Thursday, September 15, 2022 08:38 PM UTC
Source: YouTube
Disclaimer: This livestream is from a third-party channel and is not an official Rocket Lab broadcast.
Name Origin
The "Owl Spreads Its Wings" tagline symbolizes the launch of Synspective's StriX satellite. The "StriX" name is derived from 'Strix,' the owl genus, linking to the owl's keen vision and nocturnal capabilities, representing the satellite's radar imaging prowess.
"The Owl Spreads Its Wings"
Mission Overview
Second of three launches of a StriX satellite as part of Synspective’s SAR constellation. StriX-1 can gather high resolution Earth observation data regardless of conditions or daylight, offering a resilient and effective resource for the purposes of urban development, infrastructure monitoring, and disaster response.
Technical Details
Vehicle
Electron
Launch Site
LC-1B
Unknown
Target Orbit
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Mission Type
Earth Science
Payload Mass
100 kg
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