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Global-19/Global-5

Electron launch from Mahia (New Zealand) on March 24, 2023, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

March 24, 2023 · 09:14 UTCLaunch 2023-041Launch no. 6,411 in the log
RocketElectron
SpaceportMahiapad LC1B
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRocket LabNew Zealand

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
March 24, 2023, 09:14
Launch designation
2023-041
Mission
Global-19/Global-5
Flight name
The Beat Goes On
Vehicle flight ID
35

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Global-192023-041BNORAD 55982BlackSky GlobalOptical imaging55 kgIn orbit
Global-52023-041CNORAD 55983BlackSky 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.