Live and Let Fly (NROL-123)
Well folks, it’s time for another Rocket Lab launch, and the first launch out of Wallops this year!
| Scheduled for (UTC) | 2024-03-21 06:40 |
|---|---|
| Scheduled for (local, EDT) | 2024-03-21 02:40 |
| Scheduled for (NZDT) | 2024-03-21 19:40 |
| Launch site | Rocket Lab LC-2, Wallops Flight Facility, Virginia, USA |
| Booster recovery | No |
| Launch vehicle | Electron + Curie |
| Customer | USA National Reconnaissance Agency |
| Payload | NROL-123 |
| Mission success criteria | Successful deployment of spacecraft into Earth Orbit |
Livestreams
| Stream | Link |
|---|---|
| Rocket Lab (official) | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Coa3GZtotQo |
| Everyday Astronaut | |
| Space Affairs | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akOkDFQibLs |
| The Launch Pad | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2yUpimXf8k |
Stats
- This will be the 4th launch for Rocket Lab this year.
- This will be the 46th overall launch for Rocket Lab.
Payload info:
NROL-123 is a classified mission for the National Reconnaissance Agency.
Previous mission (Owl Night Long) | Next mission (NeonSat-1 & ACS3)
Please post small launch updates, discussions, and questions here! Also feel free to leave feedback or suggestions for the mod team. We’re a brand new community, so feedback is very valuable!
Oh man, finally one in daylight hours and I’m gonna be busy putting kids to bed. Maybe we’ll watch a rocket launch during bed time tonight!