PADRocket Lab Launch Complex 1B
SITERocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand →ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPESpace Situational Awareness
MISSION OVERVIEW
Four space situational awareness (SSA) satellites for Canadian company NorthStar Earth and Space.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
ElectronAGENCY
Rocket LabMISSION
Four Of A Kind (NorthStar 1)
MISSION TYPE
Space Situational Awareness
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1BCOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 89f9600b-b250-4b0f-a713-99b123bb58d8
Reported date: Jan 31, 2024 at 06:34 UTC
Last synced: 4 hours ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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BOOSTER — 43 →
#1THIS FLIGHT
1TOTAL FLIGHTS
1/1LANDINGS
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PCL — Pacific Ocean SUCCESS
First flight: Jan 31, 2024
VEHICLE — Electron →
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.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Electron | Four Of A Kind (NorthStar 1) launch?
The Electron | Four Of A Kind (NorthStar 1) is scheduled for Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at 6:34 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Four Of A Kind (NorthStar 1)?
The Electron | Four Of A Kind (NorthStar 1) 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 | Four Of A Kind (NorthStar 1) 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 Four Of A Kind (NorthStar 1) going to?
The Four Of A Kind (NorthStar 1) mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Four Of A Kind (NorthStar 1)?
The Electron | Four Of A Kind (NorthStar 1) is operated by Rocket Lab.
Can I watch the Electron | Four Of A Kind (NorthStar 1) 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.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 27, 2026 23:08 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 27, 2026 23:08 UTC
Launch date set: Jan 31, 2024 at 06:34 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Rocket Lab
Mar 27, 2026 23:08 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 4 hours ago
●Launch Library 24 hours ago
Launch ID: 89f9600b-b250-4b0f-a713-99b123bb58d8
●Open-Meteo Weather5 hours ago
Pad weather at -39.26, 177.86
