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PREFIRE-1

Electron launch from Mahia (New Zealand) on May 25, 2024, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

May 25, 2024 · 07:41 UTCLaunch 2024-099Launch no. 6,686 in the log
RocketElectron
SpaceportMahiapad LC1B
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRocket LabNew Zealand

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
May 25, 2024, 07:41
Launch designation
2024-099
Mission
PREFIRE-1
Flight name
Ready, Aim, Prefire
Vehicle flight ID
48

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
199 km
Initial apogee
531 km
Inclination
97.4°
Payload mass to orbit
0.010 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
PREFIRE 22024-099ANORAD 59881Jet Propulsion LabEarth science10 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.