Rocket Lab "Live, Laugh, Launch" launch thread
Rocket Lab "Live, Laugh, Launch" launch thread
Live, Laugh, Launch
| Scheduled for (UTC) | 2025-08-23 22:42 |
|---|---|
| Scheduled for (NZST) | 2025-08-24 10:42 |
| Launch site | Rocket Lab LC-1A, Māhia Peninsula, New Zealand |
| Booster recovery | No |
| Launch vehicle | Electron + Curie |
| Customer | EchoStar and Undisclosed |
| Payload | EchoStar Lyra-2 and others |
| Mass | 74+ kg |
| Target orbit | Sun-Synchronous Orbit |
| Stream | Link |
|---|---|
| Rocket Lab (official) | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OggyCnnCJec |
| Space Affairs | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=asTCN3IblAw |
| The Launch Pad | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3EJo9ZbAN5s |
Stats
- 12th launch for Rocket Lab this year.
- 70th overall launch for Rocket Lab.
Payload info:
EchoStar Lyra-2
EchoStar Lyra Block 1 is a 4-satellite constellation that will deliver global Internet of Things (IoT), machine-to-machine (M2M) and other data services. EchoStar will operate the constellation from its Australian subsidiary, EchoStar Global.
Previous mission: The Harvest Goddess Thrives
Next mission: TBD
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