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Strix-3

Electron launch from Mahia (New Zealand) on March 12, 2024, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

March 12, 2024 · 15:03 UTCLaunch 2024-047Launch no. 6,633 in the log
RocketElectron
SpaceportMahiapad LC1B
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRocket LabNew Zealand

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
March 12, 2024, 15:03
Launch designation
2024-047
Mission
Strix-3
Flight name
Owl Night Long
Vehicle flight ID
45

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
175 km
Initial apogee
532 km
Inclination
97.5°
Payload mass to orbit
0.150 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
StriX-32024-047ANORAD 59224Synspective Inc.Radar imaging150 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.