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Kineis 2A-2E

Electron launch from Mahia (New Zealand) on February 8, 2025, carrying 5 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

February 8, 2025 · 20:43 UTCLaunch 2025-028Launch no. 6,877 in the log
RocketElectron
SpaceportMahiapad LC1A
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRocket LabNew Zealand

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
February 8, 2025, 20:43
Launch designation
2025-028
Mission
Kineis 2A-2E
Flight name
IoT 4 U and Me
Vehicle flight ID
59

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
181 km
Initial apogee
635 km
Inclination
97.9°
Payload mass to orbit
0.140 t
Payloads
5
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kineis-2C2025-028BNORAD 62929KineisCommunications28 kgIn orbit
Kineis-2D2025-028CNORAD 62930KineisCommunications28 kgIn orbit
Kineis-2E2025-028DNORAD 62931KineisCommunications28 kgIn orbit
Kineis-2A2025-028ENORAD 62932KineisCommunications28 kgIn orbit
Kineis-2B2025-028GNORAD 62934KineisCommunications28 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.