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]

Watch as Arianespace launch METOP-SG A1 (Meteorological Operational - Second Generation) Polar orbiting satellite to a Sun-Synchronous orbit with a total mass of 4017 kilogrammes. This will be the second mission of the Arianne 6 family of rockets and the European Space Agency's 4th mission of 2025. #Ariane62 #ESA #Ariane62Launch Join our community Discord! https://discord.com/invite/xCm9UpDPE4 This coverage is made possible by our amazing community! Consider becoming a The Launch Pad Member and go behind th ...