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Strix Beta

Electron launch from Mahia (New Zealand) on February 28, 2022, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

February 28, 2022 · 20:37 UTCLaunch 2022-020Launch no. 6,200 in the log
RocketElectron
SpaceportMahiapad LC1B
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRocket LabNew Zealand

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
February 28, 2022, 20:37
Launch designation
2022-020
Mission
Strix Beta
Flight name
The Owl'sNight Continues
Vehicle flight ID
24

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
180 km
Initial apogee
613 km
Inclination
97.7°
Payload mass to orbit
0.150 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
StriX-Beta2022-020ANORAD 51847Synspective Inc.Radar imaging150 kgReentered (orbital decay) · Apr 16, 2026

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