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space2 years ago

Capella Partners with SpaceX for Dual Acadia Satellite Launches

Capella Space has announced that it will launch two of its Acadia radar imaging satellites on SpaceX rideshare missions in the first half of 2024. The arrangement comes after a launch failure disrupted Capella's deployment plans with Rocket Lab. The diversity of orbits provided by SpaceX will enhance Capella's ability to provide greater coverage and higher revisits over key areas of interest. Capella will also continue working with Rocket Lab for future satellite launches.

via SpaceNews|
#acadia-satellites#capella-space#launch-failure
space2 years ago

Rocket Lab and SpaceX Set to Launch Radar Satellites for Earth Observation

Rocket Lab is set to launch its ninth Electron rocket of 2023, carrying Capella Space's Acadia satellite for its "We Will Never Desert You" mission. The satellite aims to provide high-resolution synthetic aperture radar (SAR) imagery of the Earth. Meanwhile, SpaceX is scheduled to launch two Starlink missions, bringing the total number of Starlink satellites in orbit to over 5,000. The first mission will use a Falcon 9 booster for the 17th time, while the second mission will attempt to land the booster on the drone ship A Shortfall of Gravitas.

via NASASpaceflight.com|
#capella-space#electron-rocket#rocket-lab
space2 years ago

Rocket Lab Successfully Reuses Engine for Electron Launch

Rocket Lab successfully reused an engine on an Electron rocket launch, bringing them closer to reusing the entire booster. The rocket lifted off from New Zealand and deployed a Capella Space radar imaging satellite into orbit. The launch was initially delayed due to low igniter pressure in one engine, prompting Rocket Lab to replace the entire booster with a new one designed for recovery. The new booster included an engine that had previously flown on an Electron launch in May 2022, confirming its ability to be flown again. Rocket Lab aims to schedule the first reflight of a full stage booster after reflying a Rutherford engine.

via SpaceNews|
#capella-space#electron-rocket#engine-reuse
space2 years ago

Rocket Lab Successfully Launches Booster with Preflown Engine for the First Time

Rocket Lab successfully launched an Electron rocket with a flight-proven engine for the first time, marking a significant step towards rocket reusability. The rocket carried an Earth-observation radar satellite for Capella Space and deployed it into orbit as planned. Rocket Lab's recovery strategy involves soft ocean splashdowns with parachutes, and this mission marked the eighth successful rocket return. The company aims to refurbish and potentially reflight the recovered boosters.

via Space.com|
#capella-space#earth-observation-satellite#electron-rocket
spaceflight2 years ago

Rocket Lab Successfully Launches Earth-Observing Radar Satellite

Rocket Lab is set to launch an Earth-observing radar satellite for Capella Space on July 30. The Electron rocket will carry Capella Space's "Acadia" satellite from Rocket Lab's New Zealand site. The launch will be Rocket Lab's eighth of 2023 and the company's 40th overall. Capella's synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellites can capture imagery in all weather conditions, providing clear imagery day and night. This will be Rocket Lab's third mission for Capella Space, with four more planned launches to deliver Acadia satellites to orbit. If successful, the Acadia spacecraft will be deployed into a circular orbit 398 miles above Earth.

via Space.com|
#acadia-satellite#capella-space#earth-observing-radar-satellite
space2 years ago

Rocket Lab's 40th Electron Launch Sets Sights on Earth-observing Radar Satellite

Rocket Lab is preparing for its 40th Electron launch, scheduled for this weekend. The mission, named "We Love the Nightlife," will deploy the first of Capella Space's next-generation Earth observation satellites to low Earth orbit. This will be Rocket Lab's eighth Electron mission for the year and the company's 40th Electron launch overall. The launch will be live-streamed on Rocket Lab's website.

via Yahoo Finance|
#capella-space#earth-observation-satellites#electron-launch
space2 years ago

Rocket Lab successfully launches two Capella radar satellites.

Rocket Lab's Electron rocket successfully launched two synthetic aperture radar (SAR) imaging satellites built and operated by Capella Space from Launch Complex 2 at Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport on Wallops Island, Virginia. The satellites were deployed into a 600-kilometer circular orbit at an inclination of 44 degrees. Rocket Lab expects to conduct up to 15 Electron launches this year from both Virginia and New Zealand, and has a strong manifest for Electron, including a new multi-launch contract signed with Capella Space.

via SpaceNews|
#capella-space#electron-rocket#launch-complex-2
science-and-technology2 years ago

Rocket Lab successfully launches two commercial satellites from Virginia.

Rocket Lab is set to launch its second Electron mission from Wallops Island, Virginia, tonight after two weather-related delays. The launch window is from 6-8 p.m. and should be visible to residents along much of the East Coast, including the D.C. area. The mission is a dedicated launch for Capella Space and will deliver two Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellites to orbit. Rocket Lab will broadcast a live webcast of the mission approximately 20 minutes ahead of launch at rocketlabusa.com.

via Inside NoVA|
#capella-space#electron-mission#launch