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BlackSky Gen3

Electron launch from Mahia (New Zealand) on February 18, 2025, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

February 18, 2025 · 23:17 UTCLaunch 2025-033Launch no. 6,882 in the log
RocketElectron
SpaceportMahiapad LC1B
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRocket LabNew Zealand

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
February 18, 2025, 23:17
Launch designation
2025-033
Mission
BlackSky Gen3
Flight name
Fasten Your Space Belts
Vehicle flight ID
60

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
175 km
Initial apogee
474 km
Inclination
59.0°
Payload mass to orbit
0.138 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Global-312025-033BNORAD 63027BlackSky GlobalOptical imaging138 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.