"The Moon God Awakens": QPS-SAR-5 "TSUKUYOMI-I" – Electron (fl 42) – Mahia, LC-1А (NZ) – 15.12.2023 04:00 UTC

[zandr]

https://www.rocketlabusa.com/missions/next-mission

Mission Name: The Moon God Awakens
Rocket: Electron
Launch Date: No earlier than November 28, 2023 NZDT
Launch Site: Launch Complex 1
Launch Time: 17:00 - 19:00 NZDT

[zandr]

Там же

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MISSION OVERVIEW
Rocket Lab will launch a dedicated Electron mission for the Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space, Inc. (iQPS), a Japan-based Earth imaging company.

The launch is scheduled for lift-off during a launch window that opens November 28 2023 and extends into December. The mission will carry iQPS's QPS-SAR-5 satellite named "TSUKUYOMI-I" into orbit on a dedicated Electron mission from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 in Mahia, New Zealand. The mission has been named "The Moon God Awakens" in acknowledgement of Tsukuyomi, the Japanese God of the Moon.

QPS-SAR-5 is a synthetic-aperture radar (SAR) satellite that will join a constellation after QPS-SAR-6 already in orbit. iQPS's satellites are small, high-performance SAR satellites that use a lightweight, large, stowable antenna to collect high resolution images of Earth, even through clouds and adverse weather conditions. Ultimately, the iQPS constellation is planned to have 36 satellites capable of monitoring specific fixed points on Earth every 10 minutes.

In addition to being launched by Electron, the QPS-SAR-5 satellite will use Rocket Lab's Mark II Motorized Lightband (MLB) as its separation system demonstrating the Company's vertically integrated space systems strategy.

[zandr]

https://twitter.com/RocketLab/status/1725227844958294489

Rocket Lab  @RocketLab
With the TSUKUYOMI-I spacecraft for @QPS_Inc now integrated with Electron's Kick Stage, the countdown to launch is on.
Launch window opens Nov 28 UTC and extends into December.

[zandr]

Rocket Lab  @RocketLab
Payload integration is complete for our 42nd Electron launch!
We've got a final step to clear before launch day – completing a wet dress rehearsal to confirm all systems are ready for lift-off. As such, we're currently targeting no earlier than 13 Dec NZT for the launch of The Moon God Awakens, a dedicated mission for @QPS_Inc

Сразу на полмесяца вправо.

[Pirat5]

очччень неспешат товарищи. им бы свои старлинки наделать, и пускать хотя бы пару раз в месяц

[zandr]

Пресс-кит.

[Pirat5]

[zandr]

https://www.rocketlabusa.com/missions/next-mission

Mission Name: The Moon God Awakens
Rocket: Electron
Launch Date: No earlier than December 15, 2023 NZDT
Launch Site: Launch Complex 1
Launch Time: 17:00 - 19:00 NZDT

[zandr]

... потому как, дуют высотные ветра:

Rocket Lab  @RocketLab
That's a wrap on launch dress rehearsal, but with high winds approaching Launch Complex 1 we're now targeting no earlier than December 15th NZDT for the launch of #TheMoonGodAwakens for @QPS_Inc
Mission info: http://rocketlabusa.com/missions/next-mission

[zandr]

Rocket Lab  @RocketLab
This satellite is headed to orbit tomorrow!

Mission: The Moon God Awakens
Payload: TSUKUYOMI-I SAR satellite for @QPS_Inc
Launch Date: NET 15 December NZDT
Launch Time: 17:00 - 19:00 NZDT / 04:00 - 06:00 UTC
Webcast: http://rocketlabusa.com/live-stream

[zandr]

Rocket Lab  @RocketLab
Welcome to launch day for #TheMoonGodAwakens!

Today's launch window opens at 17:00 NZDT and extends for two hours.
 NZDT | 17:00
 UTC | 04:00
 PST | 20:00
 EST | 23:00

 Launch webcast will be live from T-20 mins via https://youtube.com/watch?v=iLwTLqaCnQ8

[zandr]

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLwTLqaCnQ8

Rocket Lab 'The Moon God Awakens' Launch
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Rocket Lab  @RocketLab
Weather is green for launch and we are less than two hours away from lift-off for #TheMoonGodAwakens

Launch Window Opens:
 NZDT | 17:00
 UTC | 04:00
 EST | 23:00
 PST | 20:00

[zandr]

Rocket Lab  @RocketLab
We're anticipating a hold at T-12 mins to allow operators to perform final checks ahead of lift-off for #TheMoonGodAwakens

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Останов на T-12 для проверок.

[zandr]

Rocket Lab  @RocketLab
We have resumed the count! New T-0 is 17:05 NZDT / 04:05 UTC

Всё ОК. Обратный отсчёт вновь запущен.

[zandr]

Т-3 мин.
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[zandr]

Пуск!
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Rocket Lab  @RocketLab
Our 2nd stage Rutherford engine has shut down as planned and the Kick Stage has cleanly separated.

Электрон отработал.
КикСтейдж отделился на промежуточной орбите.

[zandr]

Rocket Lab  @RocketLab
We've got a bit of break now until payload deployment for @QPS_Inc at about T+ 58 minutes.

[zandr]

Rocket Lab  @RocketLab
MISSION SUCCESS!

TSUKUYOMI-I has been deployed to its new home in orbit. Congratulations to the @QPS_Inc team and welcome to space!

Миссия успешна!