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    Nov 29

    Stage 2 umbilical needs reset and tested. Simple to do but will require a pad recycle. Probably will push out a few days.

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  2. Nov 28

    Launch update: We're standing down from today's launch attempt to conduct further tests on ground systems. We'll update with a new target launch date soon. The window remains open until 12 December. 🚀

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  3. Nov 28

    T-60 minutes.

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  4. Nov 28

    With just over two hours until target lift-off, LOX fill operations are underway at LC-1. Set a reminder to tune into the live webcast!

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  5. Retweeted
    Nov 28

    Its launch day for Alba Cluster 2! We will be launching 6 customer pocketqube satellites into orbit via Albapod v2! Go unicorn, go albapod, go electron!

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  6. Nov 28

    We’ve put cameras on stage 1, so today’s webcast *might* have video footage of the stage’s re-entry, though we are expecting telemetry drop-outs. Since we're running out of fingers, we have our toes crossed for some footage of reentry.

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  7. Nov 28

    Electron experiences temperatures of up to 2,900 kelvin on the way back to Earth. Between the speed and heat, that’s a lot of energy to dissipate in order to gently catch the rocket and bring it home for refurb/relaunch.

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  8. Nov 28

    So why is it so hard to recover stages? Electron’s 1st stage plummets back to Earth at approx. mach 8.5. That’s more than 2.3 km meters per second!

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  9. Nov 28

    Today the focus is on monitoring the stage as it comes back to Earth so we can better understand the reentry environments it needs to survive. The data from today will help to inform our first efforts to recover a stage next year.

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  10. Nov 28

    Today’s mission will take us a step closer to reusable Electron rockets. We’re not recovering Electron from this mission, but the 1st stage has new guidance and navigation hardware, plus a reaction control system to orient the stage during re-entry.

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  11. Nov 28

    Today's target lift-off time has been adjusted slightly for Collision Avoidance (COLA) windows. Now targeting: UTC: 08:20 NZDT: 21:20 PST: 00:20 EST: 03:20

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  12. Nov 28

    Electron is vertical on the pad for today's launch🚀

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  13. Nov 28

    Rockets need accountants too. Finance roles are open at Rocket Lab headquarters now:

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  14. Nov 28

    We're also looking for someone to join our avionics team to help integrate flight electronics on Electron for future missions. Join us!

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  15. Nov 28

    Want to get up close to the Rutherford engines powering Electron? A spot is open for an Engine Test Technician to join our team:

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  16. Nov 28

    Reaching 10 missions is testament to the incredible team we have here. Want to join them and be part of the next 10+ missions? Check out our open roles →

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  17. Nov 28

    LC-1 teams are moving into position for our tenth Electron mission, . It's almost time for the payloads from and to go to space! Target lift-off is no earlier than 07:56 UTC.

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  18. Nov 28

    And because it’s launch day, we also give thanks for an absence of upper level winds, for abundant COLA windows and for go/no-go polls that end in green.

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  19. Nov 28

    This is the reason we give thanks. For these incredible people who turned a dream into reality. Thank you for your passion, your determination and for the laughs along the way.

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  20. Nov 27

    special edition mission patch tees have arrived. Like always, these are limited edition. No restocks, so get in quick. .

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