Mission Overview - RocketLab launched its 70th Electron rocket from New Zealand [1] - The launch carried the EchoStar Lyra-2 satellite to a Sun-Synchronous Orbit [1] - EchoStar Global satellite weighs 74 kilograms [1] - The mission also included 4 confidential payloads heading to a Sun-Synchronous Orbit, weight unknown [1] Satellite & Payload Details - EchoStar Lyra Block 1 is a 4-satellite constellation [1] - The constellation will deliver Internet of Things (IoT), machine to machine (M2M) and other data services [1] Community & Resources - The Launch Pad encourages viewers to join their community Discord [1] - The Launch Pad offers membership for behind-the-scenes access [1] - The Launch Pad operates multiple YouTube channels for space news and launch coverage [1]
LIVE! RocketLab Electron Launch from New Zealand | Live, Laugh, Launch
The Launch Pad·2025-08-21 21:42