"Stronger Together": Capella-9, Capella-10 – Electron (fl 34) – Wallops-FF MARS LC-2 – 16.03.2023 22:38 UTC

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zandr

https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230228006250/en/Rocket-Lab-Plans-Two-Launches-Days-Apart-From-Two-Continents
ЦитироватьRocket Lab Plans Two Launches Days Apart From Two Continents
LONG BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) ("Rocket Lab" or "the Company"), a leading launch and space systems company, today announced it is preparing to launch two dedicated missions in March from the Company's launch sites in the United States and New Zealand - within days of each other...
Both launches are scheduled to take place in March with the launch windows to be finalized based on individual customer and range requirements; however, both missions are expected to launch within days of each other. Capella Space's two satellites have been integrated to Electron at Launch Complex 2 and are ready for launch...
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About the Capella Space Launch
Mission Name: Stronger Together
Payload: Two SAR satellites
Launch Site: Launch Complex 2, Wallops Island, Virginia, USA
Rocket Lab will deliver to orbit two SAR satellites for San Francisco-based Capella Space. Capella provides the best quality, high-resolution SAR imagery to customers globally for a wide range of government and commercial applications. The "Stronger Together" mission carrying Capella Space's two 100-kg class satellites will expand Capella's existing SAR constellation, increasing imaging capacity to meet growing customer demand.
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Capella Space delivers the highest-quality, highest-resolution SAR imagery commercially available with the fastest order-to-delivery time, empowering organizations across the public and private sector to make informed, accurate decisions. Its satellite imaging technology can penetrate all weather conditions and capture clear imagery 24-7, day and night, delivering accurate and timely data about what is happening across the Earth at any given moment. With this latest launch into low Earth orbit, Capella Space will expand its market-leading SAR satellite constellation in response to increased customer demand for SAR data.
Rocket Lab has delivered a Capella satellite to space previously on the "I Can't Believe It's Not Optical" mission in August 2020. Supporting Rocket Lab's vertical integration strategy, Rocket Lab will also supply Capella Space with two of the Company's own Motorized Lightbands; separation systems designed to separate the Capella satellites from Electron once in orbit...
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zandr

ЦитироватьRocket Lab  @RocketLab
The only thing better about than one launch this month? How about two, from opposite sides of the world, within only days of each other, for @capellaspace and @SpaceflightInc @BlackSky_Inc? Our favorite type of March Madness!
More: https://bwnews.pr/3ZuY9VY

zandr

https://www.rocketlabusa.com/missions/next-mission/
ЦитироватьNEXT MISSION: STRONGER TOGETHER
Stronger Together
Mission Name: Stronger Together
Rocket:  Electron
Electron Name: Stronger Together
Launch Window: NET March 11, 2023
Launch Time: 18:00-20:00 ET
Launch Site: Launch Complex 2

MISSION OVERVIEW
The "Stronger Together" mission will be Rocket Lab's second Electron mission from its dedicated launch pad at Rocket Lab Launch Complex 2 (LC-2) on Wallops Island, Virginia.

The launch is a dedicated mission for Capella Space, a leading U.S. satellite manufacturer and Earth observation company. "Stronger Together" will deliver to orbit two more Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellites that enable Capella Space to deliver the highest quality, highest resolution SAR imagery commercially available with the fastest order-to delivery time, empowering organizations across the public and private sector to make informed, accurate decisions.

"Stronger Together" will be Capella Space's second launch with Rocket Lab on Electron and its first from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 2 in Virginia. Supporting Rocket Lab's vertical integration strategy, Rocket Lab will also supply Capella Space with two of Rocket Lab's own Motorized Lightbands; separation systems designed to separate the Capella satellites from Electron once in orbit.

Rocket Lab will not attempt to recover Electron for this mission.

zandr

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zandr

https://twitter.com/GewoonLukas_/status/1633089811488579584
ЦитироватьGewoonLukas_  @GewoonLukas_
Rocket Lab has announced the launch window for their next mission! "Stronger Together" is scheduled for launch from LC-2 on March 11th at 23:00 UTC with a 2-hour launch window. The mission will deploy 2 satellites for Capella into a 600km @ 44° inclination orbit.

zandr

ЦитироватьVirginia Space  @Virginia_Space
After a successful first mission, @RocketLab's Electron rocket returns to Pad 0C for its second launch. The Stronger Together mission will take to the skies this March!

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#6
ЦитироватьЗапуск миссии Stronger Together компании Rocket Lab

Стартовое окно - 12 марта с 2:00 по 4:00 МСК
Место старта: LC-2, Уоллопс, Вирджиния, США
ПН: Два спутника для наблюдения Земли компании Capella Space общей массой 224 кг
Орбита: НОО, 600 км, наклонение 44°
РН: Eleсtron (одноразовая версия первой ступени). Возврат ступени НЕ планируется.

Особенности миссии:
— 2-я миссия компании этого года
— 2-й запуск Rocket Lab с космодрома Уоллопс
— 34-й запуск компании
https://t.me/spacex_rus
Пропитый день обмену и возврату не подлежит

zandr

#7
"Как это было":
ЦитироватьJasonBetzner.eth  @Chesapecten
The @RocketLab Electron is vertical @NASA_Wallops!
   
   

zandr

ЦитироватьRocket Lab  @RocketLab
Weather update: it's chilly and the wind is picking up at LC-2 at @NASA_Wallops as launch prep continues. GNC is keeping a close eye on upper level winds over the range. With a weather balloon in air now, the team expects to have current wind level readings shortly.
За 4 часа до пуска напряжённо наблюдают за высотными ветрами.

zandr

ЦитироватьRocket Lab  @RocketLab
We are standing down from today's launch attempt at @NASA_Wallops due to strong upper level winds. We have back up opportunities over the next week and we'll share a new target launch date soon.
Не сегодня. Ветер сильный.

zandr

ЦитироватьRyan Bale  @rbalephoto
Electron is horizontal again after todays scrub, still waiting for a new launch attempt
Положили.

zandr

https://www.rocketlabusa.com/missions/next-mission/
ЦитироватьElectron Name  Stronger Together   
Launch Window  NET March 15, 2023
Launch Time    18:00-20:00 ET
Launch Site    Launch Complex 2

zandr

ЦитироватьNASA Wallops  @NASA_Wallops
Rocket Lab is targeting no earlier than Wednesday, March 15, for their next launch attempt of Electron from Wallops, with a 6-8 p.m. EDT launch window. We continue to keep a close eye on the weather, so stay tuned for updates.

zandr

ЦитироватьRocket Lab  @RocketLab
To avoid high winds at the pad, we're now targeting no earlier than Thurs March 16th for our next launch attempt from LC-2 for @capellaspace.

Stronger Together:
Mar 16, EDT | 6pm
Mar 16, UTC | 10pm
Mar 16, PT | 3pm
Mar 17, NZDT | 11am
На сутки вправо.

zandr

ЦитироватьNASA Wallops  @NASA_Wallops
Launch Update: Due to high winds tomorrow, @RocketLab's Electron launch from Wallops is now targeting Thursday, March 16. Weather for Thursday is 90% favorable for the 6-8 p.m. EDT launch window.

zandr

https://twitter.com/NASA_Wallops/status/1636383282941276161
ЦитироватьNASA Wallops  @NASA_Wallops
Tonight's launch window for Rocket Lab's Electron launch from Wallops for Capella Space opens at 6 p.m. EDT. Weather is 95% favorable for launch. For those along the East Coast, weather permitting, you may catch a glimpse of Electron's flight. Follow @RocketLab for more updates.

zandr

https://twitter.com/RocketLab/status/1636163617296105472
ЦитироватьRocket Lab  @RocketLab
As the LC-2 team prepares for tomorrow's launch from @NASA_Wallops in Virginia for @capellaspace, the LC-1 team is gearing up for launch from New Zealand for @BlackSky_Inc days later.

From different sides of the planet, Electron is deploying the constellations of the future

zandr

ЦитироватьRocket Lab  @RocketLab
Welcome to launch day! Counting down to another Electron launch from LC-2 @NASA_Wallops for @capellaspace.

Mission: Stronger Together
Time: 6-8 pm ET
Mission info: https://bit.ly/2XZCCWf

zandr


zandr

ЦитироватьRocket Lab  @RocketLab
LOX loading has begun, with the propellant fill causing those icy white stripes to appear on Electron. Now under two hours to lift-off for @capellaspace from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 2 in Virginia.

Target lift-off:
ET | 6:38pm
UTC | 10:38pm
PT | 3:38pm
NZDT | 11:38am

zandr

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZTzLIk2j-Y
Цитироватьhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZTzLIk2j-Y 2:00
Electron launches "Stronger Together"
  SciNews
Rocket Lab's Electron launch vehicle launched the "Stronger Together" mission from the Launch Complex 2 at Virginia Space's Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport (MARS) within NASA's Wallops Flight Facility, on 16 March 2023, at 22:38 UTC (18:38 EDT). The mission is Rocket Lab's 34th Electron launch overall ans the second launch from Virginia, USA. The "Stronger Together" mission will deploy two more Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellites for Capella Space.
Credit: Rocket Lab

zandr

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ЦитироватьRocket Lab  @RocketLab
Electron has launched from Launch Complex 2 in Virginia for @capellaspace.
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Electron has cleared Max-Q. Coming up on T+2 minutes into flight.
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Main engine cut-off and separation of Electron's stages confirmed. The engine on the rocket's second stage has ignited and the mission continues to orbit.
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Electron's fairing has separated and fallen away as planned.
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Coming up next: battery hot swap on the second stage to keep the Rutherford engine firing.
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High voltage battery discharge is nominal as we approach our next mission milestone, battery hotswap.
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Successful battery hot swap confirmed. Now T+6 minutes into the mission.
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Coming up next: SECO, or second engine cut off on Electron's second stage.
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Stage 2 propulsion is nominal. Another minute or so until that engine is shut down ahead of the vehicle's final stage separation.
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"Nominal transfer orbit achieved."
That means Electron's second stage engine has shut down and the Kick Stage with @capellaspace payload has cleanly separated!
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We've got a bit of break now until payload deployment for @capellaspace's two satellites, coming up within the hour.
Updates to come at that final mission milestone for Electron.
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We are back live with the mission broadcast as we come up on payload deployment for @capellaspace.
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Mission success! Both of @capellaspace's payloads have been deployed to LEO. Congratulations and welcome to your new home in space.
Оба спутника выведены на орбиту. Мисси успешна.

zandr

https://www.interfax.ru/world/891484
ЦитироватьRocket Lab доставила на орбиту два спутника радиолокационной съемки Земли
Москва. 17 марта. INTERFAX.RU - Американская ракета легкого класса Electron в пятницу по московскому времени успешно вывела на орбиту два коммерческих спутника радиолокационной съемки Земли Capella-9 и Capella-10, сообщила компания-разработчик носителя Rocket Lab.

"Вывод спутников подтвержден", - говорится в сообщении.

Запуск в интересах компании-оператора Capella Space был проведен с космодрома NASA Уоллопс, расположенного на одноименном острове у атлантического побережья американского штата Вирджиния, в 18:38 в четверг по времени Восточного побережья США (в пятницу в 01:38 мск).

В рамках запуска, получившего название Stronger Together ("Вместе сильнее"), примерно через час после старта два спутника весом 112 кг каждый отделись от носителя. Они выведены на орбиту высотой 600 км.

Калифорнийский стартап Capella Space создает орбитальную группировку спутников с радаром с синтезированной апертурой (SAR) для получения изображений с высоким разрешением до 0,5 метра в любое время суток и погодных условий.

Компания уже располагает орбитальной группировкой из семи аппаратов, которые были запущены с 2020 по 2022 год. Они предоставляют услуги как коммерческим компаниям, так американской разведке.

Нынешний запуск спутников является первым из пяти запланированных Capella Space в текущем году с помощью ракет Electron. Компания готовит к запуску аппараты третьего поколения с радаром с синтезированной апертурой (SAR) для получения изображений с разрешением до 0,3 метра.

zandr

ЦитироватьJonathan McDowell  @planet4589
Capella 9, 10 and kick stage cataloged by Space Force in a 590 x 603 km x 44.0 deg orbit, with stage 2 in a 178 x 300 km x 44.0 deg orbit, confirming successful Rocket Lab launch
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TBH I'm a bit surprised by the low apogee of stage 2, usually expect its apogee to be the same height as the payload orbit more or less.
Каталогизированы.
Удивляет низкий апогей 2-ой ступени.


zandr

Сейчас в каталоге 4 объекта запуска
Цитировать2023-035A    55908   2023-035A    96.85   44.20   619   596
2023-035B    55909   2023-035B    96.82   44.02   616   597
2023-035C    55910   2023-035C   96.64   44.01   600   595
2023-035D    55911   2023-035D   89.30   44.00   303   177
https://celestrak.org/NORAD/elements

zandr

https://vk.com/spacex?w=wall-41152133_447787
ЦитироватьСтатистика нового запуска Rocket Lab
— 2-й запуск компании этого года
— 2-й запуск Rocket Lab с космодрома Уоллопс в Вирджинии
— 31-й успешный запуск компании
— 34-й запуск Rocket Lab (31-й успешный)
— 157-й доставленный на орбиту спутник.

zandr

Цитата: zandr от 17.03.2023 06:53:10Удивляет низкий апогей 2-ой ступени.
Был дан ответ:
ЦитироватьPeter Beck  @Peter_J_Beck
Replying to @planet4589

No hiding from you Jonathan. The kick stage did multiple planned burns today. 1 right after separation, 1 circularisation burn and a passavation burn. Hence a low stage 2 apogee. It's the little stage that consistently over performs and enables us to do really cool stuff.
Ступень сделала два включения ДУ для понижения орбиты.

zandr

Цитировать2023-035A    55908   2023-035A    96.64   44.18   601   595
2023-035B    55909   CAPELLA-10-WHITNEY    96.57   44.00   597   592
2023-035C    55910   CAPELLA-9-WHITNEY    96.59   44.00   598   593
Решили, что спутники - В и С.
Первичные элементы объектов А и В были ошибочно завышены.