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Hawk 6

Electron launch from Wallops (United States) on January 24, 2023, carrying 3 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

January 24, 2023 · 23:00 UTCLaunch 2023-011Launch no. 6,378 in the log
RocketElectron
SpaceportWallopspad Pad 0C
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRocket LabUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
January 24, 2023, 23:00
Launch designation
2023-011
Mission
Hawk 6
Flight name
VA is for Launch Lovers
Vehicle flight ID
33

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
328 km
Initial apogee
557 km
Inclination
40.4°
Payload mass to orbit
0.093 t
Payloads
3
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Hawk 6B2023-011ANORAD 55324HawkEye 360 Inc.Signals intelligence31 kgIn orbit
Hawk 6C2023-011CNORAD 55326HawkEye 360 Inc.Signals intelligence31 kgIn orbit
Hawk 6A2023-011DNORAD 55327HawkEye 360 Inc.Signals intelligence31 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.