Electron | The Cosmos Will See You Now (Open Cosmos Constellation Launch 1)

Electron | The Cosmos Will See You Now (Open Cosmos Constellation Launch 1) lifted off aboard a Electron from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand, carrying its payload to PO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Rocket Lab
Mission type
Communications
Rocket
Electron
Launch pad
Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1A
Payload
—
Target orbit
PO
Electron | The Cosmos Will See You Now (Open Cosmos Constellation Launch 1) cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2026-01-22T10:52:00.000Z
    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 PO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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