On Thursday, August 4, Rocket Lab successfully launched the Electron launch vehicle with the American reconnaissance satellite NROL-199.
As reported by Ukrinform, by this company excitement.
“Electron has successfully placed a US National Space Administration (NRO) payload into orbit. Welcome to your new home in space, NROL199!” said Rocket Lab.
According to Space.com, the launch of the Electron launch vehicle with the American reconnaissance satellite NROL-199 took place at 08:00 Kyiv time from the spaceport in New Zealand.
The satellite was placed in the planned orbit one hour after launch.
As Ukrinform reported on August 2, the company Rocket Lab canceled the launch of the Electron launch vehicle with the American reconnaissance satellite NROL-199 due to adverse weather conditions (strong winds).
“The satellite will support the NRO in monitoring international issues by transmitting important information to government agencies and decision makers,” said Rocket Lab.