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BIU GMS-T

Electron launch from Mahia (New Zealand) on January 20, 2021, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

January 20, 2021 · 07:26 UTCLaunch 2021-004Launch no. 6,037 in the log
RocketElectron
SpaceportMahiapad LC1A
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRocket LabNew Zealand

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
January 20, 2021, 07:26
Launch designation
2021-004
Mission
BIU GMS-T
Flight name
Another One Leaves..
Vehicle flight ID
18

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
213 km
Initial apogee
1,211 km
Inclination
90.0°
Payload mass to orbit
0.050 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
GMS-T2021-004ANORAD 47346OHB (Orbital Hochtechnologie Bremen System GmbH)Communications50 kgIn orbit

Source: GCAT launch list and payload catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0). Orbit values are the initial orbit reported for the launch.