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Two Thumbs Up (DARPA R3D2)

SUCCESSCommunicationsLEO
Thursday, March 28, 2019 at 11:27 PM UTC
Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand
Electron
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Mission Overview

Radio Frequency Risk Reduction Deployment Demonstration (R3D2) is a mission for Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). It will test a prototype reflect array antenna which is intended to improve radio communications in small spacecraft.

Payloads
1
Type
Communications
Vehicle
Electron
Window
10:30 PM UTC – 02:30 AM UTC

Rocket

RO
Electron
Rocket Lab

Launch Site

Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand

Orbit

LEO·Low Earth Orbit

Launch Window

Opens10:30 PM UTC
Closes02:30 AM UTC

Launch Site Weather

14°CMist
Wind10 km/h NE
Humidity94%
Visibility2 km

Track

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