Insight At Speed Is A Friend Indeed
Rocket Lab's Electron lifted off from Launch Complex 1 in Mahia, New Zealand, carrying a single Earth observation satellite for a confidential commercial customer.
Key moments
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Broadcast begins with T-minus 13 minutes
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Launch director's go/no-go poll
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Electron rocket overview
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Ignition and liftoff
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Max Q
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MECO, stage separation and second stage ignition
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Fairing jettison confirmed
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Battery hot swap successful
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SECO and kick stage separation confirmed
Key facts
| Vehicle | Electron |
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| Mission name | Insight At Speed Is A Friend Indeed |
| Launch site | Launch Complex 1, Mahia, New Zealand |
| Crew size | 0 |
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