Live and Let Fly (NROL-123)
Well folks, it's time for another Rocket Lab launch, and the first launch out of Wallops this year!
| Scheduled for (UTC) | 2024-03-21 06:40 |
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| Scheduled for (local, EDT) | 2024-03-21 02:40 |
| Scheduled for (NZDT) | 2024-03-21 19:40 |
| Launch site | Rocket Lab LC-2, Wallops Flight Facility, Virginia, USA |
| Booster recovery | No |
| Launch vehicle | Electron + Curie |
| Customer | USA National Reconnaissance Agency |
| Payload | NROL-123 |
| Mission success criteria | Successful deployment of spacecraft into Earth Orbit |
Livestreams
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| Rocket Lab (official) | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Coa3GZtotQo
| Everyday Astronaut |
| Space Affairs | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akOkDFQibLs
| The Launch Pad | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2yUpimXf8k
Stats
- This will be the 4th launch for Rocket Lab this year.
- This will be the 46th overall launch for Rocket Lab.
Payload info:
Rocket Lab mission page
NextSpaceflight:
NROL-123 is a classified mission for the National Reconnaissance Agency.
Previous mission (Owl Night Long) | Next mission (NeonSat-1 & ACS3)
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