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We Love the Nightlife

Wednesday, August 23, 2023 11:45 PM UTC
Source: YouTube

Disclaimer: This livestream is from a third-party channel and is not an official Rocket Lab broadcast.

Name Origin

This mission name is a playful nod to the disco hit "I Love the Nightlife," highlighting Capella Space's ability to image Earth 24/7, even in darkness.

"We Love the Nightlife"

Mission Overview

Payload consists of a single SAR Earth-imaging Acadia satellite, a new generation satellite designed, manufactured, and operated by Capella Space. First mission to fly with a reused engine.

Technical Details

Vehicle
Electron
Launch Site
LC-1B
Unknown
Target Orbit
Low Earth Orbit
Mission Type
Earth Science
Payload Mass
165 kg
≈ 66 kiwis
Customer

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