Rocket Lab Virginia is for Launch Lovers (Hawk 6A-C) Electron
Rocket Launch Video Stream
Weather Forecast During Launch
According to weather officials, there's a 85% chance of favorable weather conditions at the time of the launch.
Rocket Launch Trajectory & Flight Path
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About the Virginia is for Launch Lovers (Hawk 6A-C) Mission
- Type: Dedicated Rideshare
- Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
- Launch Cost: $6,000,000
Rideshare mission with 3 HawkEye 360 satellites.
Launch Pad & Location
Rocket Lab Launch Complex 2 (Launch Area 0 C)
Wallops Flight Facility, Virginia, USA
The Rocket Lab Launch Complex 2 (Launch Area 0 C) launch pad has hosted 12 rocket launches, including 4 orbital launch attempts. The Wallops Flight Facility, Virginia, USA launch site has been the location for 86 total rocket launches.
Wallops Flight Facility is a rocket launch site on Wallops Island on the Eastern Shore of Virginia, United States, just east of the Delmarva Peninsula and north-northeast of Norfolk. The facility is operated by the Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, and primarily serves to support science and exploration missions for NASA and other federal agencies. WFF includes an extensively instrumented range to support launches of more than a dozen types of sounding rockets; small expendable suborbital and orbital rockets; high-altitude balloon flights carrying scientific instruments for atmospheric and astronomical research; and, using its Research Airport, flight tests of aeronautical research aircraft, including uncrewed aerial vehicles.
Rocket Lab Electron Rocket
Electron is a two-stage orbital expendable launch vehicle (with an optional third stage) developed by the American aerospace company Rocket Lab. Electron is a small-lift launch vehicle designed to launch small satellites and cubesats to sun-synchronous orbit and low earth orbit. The Electron is the first orbital class rocket to use electric-pump-fed engines, powered by the 9 Rutherford engines on the first stage. It is also used as a suborbital testbed (called HASTE) for hypersonics research.
Booster Landing & Recovery
Core 33
Booster expended during first flight. Reusable booster 33 last flew on 01/24/2023 and has completed 0 successful launch and landing missions. Booster used during the "Virginia Is For Launch Lovers" mission. First to launch from Wallops.
Atlantic Ocean - ATL
Atlantic Ocean
Expended - EXP
Vehicle did not perform any landing operations after launch
About Rocket Lab
Rocket Lab is an American aerospace manufacturer with a wholly owned New Zealand subsidiary. The company develops lightweight, cost-effective commercial rocket launch services. The Electron Program was founded on the premise that small payloads such as CubeSats require dedicated small launch vehicles and flexibility not currently offered by traditional rocket systems. Its rocket, the Electron, is a light-weight rocket and is now operating commercially. The company is also producing a variety of spacecrafts and spacecrafts components.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Rocket Lab Electron Virginia is for Launch Lovers (Hawk 6A-C) launch scheduled?
The Rocket Lab Electron Virginia is for Launch Lovers (Hawk 6A-C) launch was scheduled for:
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Where can I watch the Rocket Lab Electron Virginia is for Launch Lovers (Hawk 6A-C) launch video?
You can watch the Rocket Lab Electron launch video on this page. The official video includes full mission coverage with multiple camera angles, onboard views, and expert commentary covering pre-launch procedures, liftoff, stage separation, and payload deployment.
Where did the Rocket Lab Electron Virginia is for Launch Lovers (Hawk 6A-C) mission launch from?
The Rocket Lab Electron rocket launched from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 2 (Launch Area 0 C) at Wallops Flight Facility, Virginia, USA. Wallops Flight Facility is a rocket launch site on Wallops Island on the Eastern Shore of Virginia, United States, just east of the Delmarva Peninsula and north-northeast of Norfolk. The facility is operated by the Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, and primarily serves to support science and exploration missions for NASA and other federal agencies. WFF includes an extensively instrumented range to support launches of more than a dozen types of sounding rockets; small expendable suborbital and orbital rockets; high-altitude balloon flights carrying scientific instruments for atmospheric and astronomical research; and, using its Research Airport, flight tests of aeronautical research aircraft, including uncrewed aerial vehicles.
What rocket was used for the Virginia is for Launch Lovers (Hawk 6A-C) mission?
The Virginia is for Launch Lovers (Hawk 6A-C) mission launched aboard a Rocket Lab Electron rocket. Electron is a two-stage orbital expendable launch vehicle (with an optional third stage) developed by the American aerospace company Rocket Lab. Electron is a small-lift launch vehicle designed to launch small satellites and cubesats to sun-synchronous orbit and low earth orbit. The Electron is the first orbital class rocket to use electric-pump-fed engines, powered by the 9 Rutherford engines on the first stage. It is also used as a suborbital testbed (called HASTE) for hypersonics research. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
Did the Rocket Lab Electron booster for Virginia is for Launch Lovers (Hawk 6A-C) attempt a landing?
Yes, the Electron first stage booster attempted a Expended at a designated landing zone. Booster recovery allows Rocket Lab to reuse rocket components, significantly reducing launch costs. Learn more about the landing details.
What weather conditions could have delayed the Rocket Lab Electron Virginia is for Launch Lovers (Hawk 6A-C) launch?
The Rocket Lab Electron Virginia is for Launch Lovers (Hawk 6A-C) launch could have been delayed by various weather conditions including lightning within 10 nautical miles, high winds (especially upper-level winds), thick cloud layers, precipitation, and poor visibility. Weather must be favorable at the launch site, downrange landing zones, and abort landing sites.
How can I get updates if the Rocket Lab Electron Virginia is for Launch Lovers (Hawk 6A-C) launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest Rocket Lab Electron launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the Virginia is for Launch Lovers (Hawk 6A-C) mission. You can also check our space launch schedule for historical launch information. Our mobile app provides push notifications for instant alerts about launch status changes. Official Rocket Lab live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.