Rocket Lab's Electron vehicle

Return to Slender

The launch of Rocket Lab Electron took place on 20 Nov 2020, launching the Return to Slender mission. The launch site was Mahia Peninsula, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. The payload was deployed in a SSO orbit at an altitude of 500.

Primary Orbit Parameters

Orbit Type:

SSO

Altitude:

500km

Inclination:

97.4°

LTDN:

Secondary Orbit Parameters

Orbit Type:

SSO

Altitude:

550km

Inclination:

97.59°

LTDN:

Launch Site Location