"Four Of A Kind" (Skylark-1)

Electron JAN 31 2024 12:04 GMT +5:30

Rocket Lab launched Four Of A Kind, a specialized mission for Spire Global Inc. and its client NorthStar Earth & Space, on April 20, 2024, marking our 43rd Electron flight overall. The mission was launched from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand on January 31, 2024, at 19:34 NZDT (January 31, 2024, 06:34 UTC).

Last updated: May 10, 2024

Launch Information

Launch Information
Launch Vehicle Details
Mission Name	"Four Of A Kind" (Skylark-1)
Launch Site	LC-B1 Rocket Lab Launch Complex, New Zealand
Launch Vehicle	Electron
Agency	Rocket Lab
Launch Date	JAN 31 2024

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The Skylark satellites, built and operated by Spire, will monitor all near-Earth orbits from space, delivering enhanced Space Situational Awareness services to the global satellite community, with timely and precise information for space object detection, tracking, orbit determination, collision avoidance, navigation, and proximity alerts. The satellites will be placed into 530 km altitude circular orbits.

Launch Vehicle - Electron

Payload To LEO	Original: 225 Kg (496 lb) Updated: 300 Kg (660 lb)
Payload To SSO	Original: 150 Kg (330 lb) Updated: 200 Kg (440 lb)
Propellant	RP-1/LOX
Payload Capacity	150–225 Kg (331–496 lb)
Height	18 m (59 ft)
Diameter	1.2 m (3 ft 11 in)
Mass	12.5 t (28000 lb)
Stages	2–3

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