Mission Status
Two Thumbs Up
Last Updated: 57 minutes ago
SUCCESS
Orbit Achieved
Vehicle
Electron
Launch Site
LC-1A
Orbit
Low Earth Orbit
Profile
Communications
Thursday, March 28, 2019 11:27 PM UTC Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand
Source: Rocket Lab
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
The name "Two Thumbs Up" signifies approval or success, reflecting confidence in the mission's objective for DARPA's R3D2 project. It's a positive and encouraging nomenclature.
"Two Thumbs Up"
Mission Overview
Radio Frequency Risk Reduction Deployment Demonstration (R3D2) is a mission for Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). It will test a prototype reflect array antenna which is intended to improve radio communications in small spacecraft.
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
Communications
Mission architecture
Payload Mass
150 kg
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