Electron | Rocket Like A Hurricane (TROPICS-2)

Electron | Rocket Like A Hurricane (TROPICS-2) lifted off aboard a Electron from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand, carrying its payload to LEO.

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
LEO
Electron | Rocket Like A Hurricane (TROPICS-2) cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2023-05-08T01:00:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Electron clears the pad at Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand and begins its ascent.
  2. Max-Q
    Electron pushes through the region of maximum dynamic pressure.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    First stage completes its burn; main engine cutoff.
  4. Stage separation
    First and second stages separate on schedule.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Second-stage ignition confirmed.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbital insertion burn complete; now in LEO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission declared a complete success.

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