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Capella 13 Acadia-3

Electron launch from Mahia (New Zealand) on August 11, 2024, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

August 11, 2024 · 13:18 UTCLaunch 2024-142Launch no. 6,732 in the log
RocketElectron
SpaceportMahiapad LC1B
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRocket LabNew Zealand

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
August 11, 2024, 13:18
Launch designation
2024-142
Mission
Capella 13 Acadia-3
Flight name
A Sky full of SARs
Vehicle flight ID
52

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Capella 132024-142ANORAD 60419Capella 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.