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Kineis 3A-3E

Electron launch from Mahia (New Zealand) on September 20, 2024, carrying 5 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

September 20, 2024 · 23:01 UTCLaunch 2024-172Launch no. 6,762 in the log
RocketElectron
SpaceportMahiapad LC1A
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRocket LabNew Zealand

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
September 20, 2024, 23:01
Launch designation
2024-172
Mission
Kineis 3A-3E
Flight name
Kineis Killed the RadIOT
Vehicle flight ID
53

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
181 km
Initial apogee
621 km
Inclination
98.0°
Payload mass to orbit
0.140 t
Payloads
5
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kineis-3C2024-172ANORAD 61220KineisCommunications28 kgIn orbit
Kineis-3D2024-172BNORAD 61221KineisCommunications28 kgIn orbit
Kineis-3E2024-172CNORAD 61222KineisCommunications28 kgIn orbit
Kineis-3A2024-172DNORAD 61223KineisCommunications28 kgIn orbit
Kineis-3B2024-172ENORAD 61224KineisCommunications28 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.