![]() Update, December 11:The launch date has slipped to no earlier than December 15 because of “range/airspace availability” and Rocket Lab cautions that further delays due to weather are possible. ![]() Wallops also continues to work with the FAA on final documentation for launch. launch of Electron is now targeting no earlier than Dec. Launch update □ Due to poor weather conditions in the Wallops area, first U.S. Update, December 13: Another delay, to December 16. Update, December 15, 6:00 pm ET: As of this moment, the launch is still on for tomorrow, December 16, between 6:00-8:00 pm ET, although Rocket Lab cautioned in a tweet earlier today to stay tuned for weather updates. “Stay tuned for updates.”Įlectron is on the pad and ready to fly, but with NASA & the FAA working to close out final documentation required for launch, we’re now targeting no earlier than Sunday December 18 for our first mission from Wallops. Update, December 15, 7:15 pm ET: Rocket Lab just tweeted that the launch has been delayed until no earlier than December 18 as NASA and the FAA continue to close out documentation. The launch window for our first lift-off from opens at 6:00 pm ET Sunday 18 December. Update, December 17, 9:30 pm ET: Rocket Lab confirms they are go for launch tomorrow, December 18, during a two-hour launch window 6:00-8:00 pm ET. Update, December 18, 8:00 pm ET: The launch was scrubbed due to upper level winds. We’re assessing remaining opportunities for launch this month before holiday airspace restrictions prevent further launch attempts in Dec. They are assessing when the next attempt will be made.ĭue to continued strong upper-level winds forecast for tomorrow, we are standing down from a Dec 19 launch attempt. Update, December 19: Rocket Lab concluded winds will still be a problem on December 19. Team and rocket are ready, so stay tuned for updates! /CrbuamwQ7u Update, December 19, 6:30 pm ET: Rocket Lab says it now will be January 2023 before they can try again.Ĭontinued strong upper-level winds tomorrow have ruled out the final day of the launch window for our 1st mission from A new window is now scheduled to open in Jan for the Virginia is for Launch Lovers mission. The launch window again is 6:00-8:00 pm ET.Įlectron is scheduled to launch from on January 23 carrying three sats for more about our first Electron mission from U.S. Update, January 11, 2023: Rocket Lab has set a new launch date of January 23. Weather conditions have deteriorated at Wallops with rain and strong winds at LC-2, so we’re now targeting Tuesday Jan 24th for our first Electron mission from Virginia. Update, January 23, 2023: The launch has been postponed again due to weather.
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