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Global-16/Global-17

Electron launch from Mahia (New Zealand) on December 9, 2021, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

December 9, 2021 · 00:02 UTCLaunch 2021-120Launch no. 6,162 in the log
RocketElectron
SpaceportMahiapad LC1A
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRocket LabNew Zealand

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
December 9, 2021, 00:02
Launch designation
2021-120
Mission
Global-16/Global-17
Flight name
Data With Destiny
Vehicle flight ID
23

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
176 km
Initial apogee
438 km
Inclination
42.0°
Payload mass to orbit
0.130 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Global-172021-120ANORAD 49949BlackSky GlobalOptical imaging55 kgIn orbit
Global-162021-120BNORAD 49950BlackSky GlobalOptical imaging55 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.