Electron | Finding Hot Wildfires Near You (OroraTech OTC-P1)

Operated by Rocket Lab, the Earth Science mission Electron | Finding Hot Wildfires Near You (OroraTech OTC-P1) delivered its payload into SSO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Rocket Lab
Mission type
Earth Science
Rocket
Electron
Launch site
Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand
Launch pad
Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1B
Payload
—
Target orbit
SSO
Electron | Finding Hot Wildfires Near You (OroraTech OTC-P1) cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2025-03-26T15:30:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Electron lifts off from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand.
  2. Max-Q
    Electron passes through max aerodynamic pressure (Max Q).
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    Main engine cutoff — the first stage shuts down as planned.
  4. Stage separation
    Stage separation — the first stage separates cleanly.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Second-stage engine ignites for the next phase of flight.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — the vehicle is now in SSO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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