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Capella 11 Acadia-1

Electron launch from Mahia (New Zealand) on August 23, 2023, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

August 23, 2023 · 23:45 UTCLaunch 2023-126Launch no. 6,498 in the log
RocketElectron
SpaceportMahiapad LC1B
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRocket LabNew Zealand

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
August 23, 2023, 23:45
Launch designation
2023-126
Mission
Capella 11 Acadia-1
Flight name
We Love The Nightlife
Vehicle flight ID
40

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
180 km
Initial apogee
657 km
Inclination
53.0°
Payload mass to orbit
0.180 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Capella 112023-126ANORAD 57693Capella Space Corp.Radar imaging180 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.