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Electron launch from Mahia (New Zealand) on November 4, 2022, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

November 4, 2022 · 17:27 UTCLaunch 2022-147Launch no. 6,331 in the log
RocketElectron
SpaceportMahiapad LC1B
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRocket LabNew Zealand

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
November 4, 2022, 17:27
Launch designation
2022-147
Mission
MATS
Flight name
Catch Me If You Can
Vehicle flight ID
32

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
189 km
Initial apogee
573 km
Inclination
97.5°
Payload mass to orbit
0.054 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
MATS2022-147ANORAD 54227Swedish National Space BoardEarth science54 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.