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Electron | Finding Hot Wildfires Near You (OroraTech OTC-P1)

SUCCESSMar 26, 2025 at 15:30 UTCElectron →
PADRocket Lab Launch Complex 1B
SITERocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand →
ORBITSun-Synchronous Orbit
TYPEEarth Science

8 satellites for a constellation of satellites developed by Orora Technologies (OroraTech) of Germany, with thermal infrared cameras that can provide 24/7 monitoring of wildfires globally, supporting better and faster wildfire response to protect forests, people, and infrastructure worldwide.

The company plans to expand their constellation with up to 100 satellites in total by 2028.

VEHICLE
Electron
MISSION
Finding Hot Wildfires Near You (OroraTech OTC-P1)
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
COUNTRY
USA
CONFIRMED
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 94b4e77e-ac83-4b4b-8508-0443bd8bdecf
Reported date: Mar 26, 2025 at 15:30 UTC
Last synced: 11 seconds ago
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MANUFACTURER
Rocket Lab
FLIGHTS
84
SUCCESSES
80
SUCCESS RATE
95.2%

Electron is a two-stage orbital expendable launch vehicle (with an optional third stage) developed by the American aerospace company Rocket Lab. Electron is a small-lift launch vehicle designed to launch small satellites and cubesats to sun-synchronous orbit and low earth orbit. The Electron is the first orbital class rocket to use electric-pump-fed engines, powered by the 9 Rutherford engines on the first stage. It is also used as a suborbital testbed (called HASTE) for hypersonics research.

When is the Electron | Finding Hot Wildfires Near You (OroraTech OTC-P1) launch?
The Electron | Finding Hot Wildfires Near You (OroraTech OTC-P1) is scheduled for Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 3:30 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Finding Hot Wildfires Near You (OroraTech OTC-P1)?
The Electron | Finding Hot Wildfires Near You (OroraTech OTC-P1) mission uses the Electron rocket, manufactured by Rocket Lab. The Electron has flown 84 times with a 95.2% success rate.
Where is the Electron | Finding Hot Wildfires Near You (OroraTech OTC-P1) launching from?
The launch takes place from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1B at Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand.
What orbit is Finding Hot Wildfires Near You (OroraTech OTC-P1) going to?
The Finding Hot Wildfires Near You (OroraTech OTC-P1) mission is targeting Sun-Synchronous Orbit.
Who is launching Finding Hot Wildfires Near You (OroraTech OTC-P1)?
The Electron | Finding Hot Wildfires Near You (OroraTech OTC-P1) is operated by Rocket Lab.
Can I watch the Electron | Finding Hot Wildfires Near You (OroraTech OTC-P1) launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
Mar 25, 2026 00:36 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 25, 2026 00:36 UTC
Launch date set: Mar 26, 2025 at 15:30 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Rocket Lab
Mar 25, 2026 00:36 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Last data sync: 11 seconds ago
Launch Library 211 seconds ago
Launch ID: 94b4e77e-ac83-4b4b-8508-0443bd8bdecf
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