Mission Overview
The Electron rocket, provided by Rocket Lab, successfully completed the Virginia is for Launch Lovers (Hawk 6A-C) mission from the Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia, USA, on January 24, 2023, at 11:00 PM UTC. The launch vehicle carried a Dedicated Rideshare payload, featuring three HawkEye 360 satellites, into Low Earth Orbit.
The Virginia is for Launch Lovers (Hawk 6A-C) mission is part of Rocket Lab's ongoing Hawk series, which aims to expand the HawkEye 360 constellation. This constellation provides crucial radio frequency (RF) geolocation data, enabling customers to track and monitor various activities, including vessel traffic, aircraft, and other moving targets. By launching three additional satellites, Rocket Lab is enhancing the constellation's capabilities, providing more comprehensive and accurate RF geolocation data.