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Jan. 20, 2021
Electron launches OHB microsatellite
Rocket Lab’s Electron launch vehicle launched the “Another One Leaves The Crust” mission from Launch Complex 1 on Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand, on 20 January 2021, at 07:27 UTC (20:27 NZDT).
Electron launches OHB microsatellite
“Another One Leaves The Crust” is a dedicated mission launching a single communication microsatellite for OHB Group.
This dedicated mission, named ‘Another One Leaves the Crust’. Encapsulated inside Electron’s fairing be a single communication microsatellite that enable specific frequencies to support future services from orbit. The launch of the Rocket Lab’s 18th Electron mission and as procured for OHB Group through OHB Cosmos International Launch Service GmbH, the launch service division of OHB Group. OHB Cosmos is responsible for launching the spacecraft built by the Group's satellite manufacturers based in Germany, Sweden, and Czech Republic.
OHB microsatellite
Another One Leaves the Crust’ is the first mission in a packed launch manifest for 2021, which includes multiple dedicated and rideshare small satellite missions for both government and commercial customers. This year will also see Rocket Lab launch a Photon mission to the Moon in support of NASA’s CAPSTONE program, and also launch the first missions from Rocket Lab’s two additional launch pads – Launch Complex 2 in Wallops, Virginia, and the new Pad B at Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand.
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