Electron | The Cosmos Will See You Now (Open Cosmos Constellation Launch 1)
Launch Successful
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Launch Window
Jan. 22, 2026, 10:15 a.m. - Jan. 22, 2026, 1:20 p.m.
Jan. 22, 2026, 10:15 a.m. - Jan. 22, 2026, 1:20 p.m.
First 2 satellites (named MR-1 and MR-2) of UK-based Open Cosmos' secure LEO broadband constellation designed to provide independent and resilient connectivity infrastructure for Europe and the world, using high-priority Ka-band spectrum filings by the Principality of Liechtenstein.
Launch success.
Both Satellites deployed.
Liftoff
Launch pad assigned & updated launch site weather (https://x.com/RocketLab/status/2014268877421904342).
Official Webcast by Rocket Lab has started
Electron is a two-stage orbital expendable launch vehicle (with an optional third stage) developed by the American aerospace company Rocket Lab. Electron is a small-lift launch vehicle designed to launch small satellites and cubesats to sun-synchronous orbit and low earth orbit. The Electron is the first orbital class rocket to use electric-pump-fed engines, powered by the 9 Rutherford engines on the first stage. It is also used as a suborbital testbed (called HASTE) for hypersonics research.
See DetailsRocket Lab is an American aerospace manufacturer with a wholly owned New Zealand subsidiary. The company develops lightweight, cost-effective commercial rocket launch services. The Electron Program was founded on the premise that small payloads such as CubeSats require dedicated small launch vehicles and flexibility not currently offered by traditional rocket systems. Its rocket, the Electron, is a light-weight rocket and is now operating commercially. The company is also producing a variety of spacecrafts and spacecrafts components.
INFO WIKI
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