Other News: Virgin Orbit
Virgin Orbit has successfully deployed their air launched rocket and delivered 10 CubeSats into their Orbit. They are now a competitor in the small sat launch space. Their main Advantage is that their carrier airplane, Cosmic Girl, can launch from every large airport around the world.
Virgin Reaches Orbit With The Help of Cosmic Girl
Another One Leaves The Crust
The launch takes place at Mahia Peninsula in New Zealand.
The mission is called Another One Leaves The Crust and delivers a communications satellite for OHB Group .
Payload mass is 200 kg. Target is a polar orbit.
Why it's interesting:
- 18th launch of the Electron rocket by Rocket Lab
- The engines are 3D printed
- Fuel pumps are battery powered.
- The stages are built out of carbon composite material.
Where to watch:
Tim Dodd will be live streaming 30 minutes before launch: The Everyday Astronaut
15 minutes before launch: Rocket Lab
Check your local time of launch at: www.timeanddate.com
Useful links to stay up to date on launches:
Spaceflightnow.com: Launch Schedule
Everyday Astronaut: Prelaunch Previews
Space News:
NASA Spaceflight nasaspacefight.com