Mission Status
The Owl Spreads Its Wings
Last Updated: 3 minutes ago
SUCCESS
Orbit Achieved
Synspective
Vehicle
Electron
Launch Site
LC-1B
Orbit
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Profile
Earth Science
Thursday, September 15, 2022 08:38 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
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
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
Payload Mass
100 kg
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kiwisCustomer
Synspective
Mission customer