Launch details
Launch details
Rocket Lab
Commercial • USA
Rocket Lab Launch Complex 2 (Launch Area 0 C)
Wallops Island
Dec 30 at 07:00pm
Launchpad time•-0500
Dec 31 at 12:00am
Your local time•+0000
Current status
TBD
Electron
Launch vehicle
STP-S30
Mission
37.834
Latitude
-75.488
Longitude
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Note: For all launches the scheduled launch dates and times are subject to change due to weather, equipment, crew and other factors.
Mission description
STP-S30 is a complex mission that will deliver research experiments and technology demonstrations to orbit for the DoD and contribute to future space systems development. The projected primary payload, DISKSat, will demonstrate sustained very low earth orbit (VLEO) flight and test a unique, 1-meter diameter, disk-shaped satellite bus that is designed to increase on-orbit persistence.
— STP-S30
Livestream
Attending a launch in person
Launches can be viewed 12 kilometers away at NASA's visitor center for no cost. It has an excellent view and it's free but unfortunately entry isn't guaranteed since they don't offer bookings ahead of time. It's first-come-first-served at the door so come an hour early. It's only available as an option for daytime launches within their regular business hours.
This image shows NASA's recommended viewing areas, I've circled in pink my recommendations, scroll below for more details.
Image: NASA/Jamie Adkins
There are public spots available that are actually closer to the launchpads than the visitor center. The best alternative was previously Arbuckle Neck Road but that's been closed for safety reasons. Best now would probably be:
Old Wallops Island Ferry Dock: Closest public spot, about 4 kilometers from the launchpad (compared to 12 kilometers for their visitor center).
Gargatha Landing: 9 kilometers from the launchpad. A quieter spot.
How to get there
The closest commercial airport is Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional Airport in Salisbury, Maryland.
A 1-hour drive by rental car southeast will end at Wallops Island.
Accomodation
Nearby parking
Agency details
Rocket Lab is a private aerospace company specializing in small satellite launches. It offers cost-effective, frequent launch services with its Electron rocket. Known for its innovative Rutherford engine and the Photon satellite platform, Rocket Lab supports various commercial and government missions.
More details
Note: For all launches the scheduled launch dates and times are subject to change due to weather, equipment, crew and other factors.
Mission description
STP-S30 is a complex mission that will deliver research experiments and technology demonstrations to orbit for the DoD and contribute to future space systems development. The projected primary payload, DISKSat, will demonstrate sustained very low earth orbit (VLEO) flight and test a unique, 1-meter diameter, disk-shaped satellite bus that is designed to increase on-orbit persistence.
— STP-S30
Attending a launch in person
Launches can be viewed 12 kilometers away at NASA's visitor center for no cost. It has an excellent view and it's free but unfortunately entry isn't guaranteed since they don't offer bookings ahead of time. It's first-come-first-served at the door so come an hour early. It's only available as an option for daytime launches within their regular business hours.
This image shows NASA's recommended viewing areas, I've circled in pink my recommendations, scroll below for more details.
Image: NASA/Jamie Adkins
There are public spots available that are actually closer to the launchpads than the visitor center. The best alternative was previously Arbuckle Neck Road but that's been closed for safety reasons. Best now would probably be:
Old Wallops Island Ferry Dock: Closest public spot, about 4 kilometers from the launchpad (compared to 12 kilometers for their visitor center).
Gargatha Landing: 9 kilometers from the launchpad. A quieter spot.
How to get there
The closest commercial airport is Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional Airport in Salisbury, Maryland.
A 1-hour drive by rental car southeast will end at Wallops Island.
Accomodation
Nearby parking
Agency details
Rocket Lab is a private aerospace company specializing in small satellite launches. It offers cost-effective, frequent launch services with its Electron rocket. Known for its innovative Rutherford engine and the Photon satellite platform, Rocket Lab supports various commercial and government missions.
Livestream links
More details
Note: For all launches the scheduled launch dates and times are subject to change due to weather, equipment, crew and other factors.
Mission description
STP-S30 is a complex mission that will deliver research experiments and technology demonstrations to orbit for the DoD and contribute to future space systems development. The projected primary payload, DISKSat, will demonstrate sustained very low earth orbit (VLEO) flight and test a unique, 1-meter diameter, disk-shaped satellite bus that is designed to increase on-orbit persistence.
— STP-S30
Attending a launch in person
Launches can be viewed 12 kilometers away at NASA's visitor center for no cost. It has an excellent view and it's free but unfortunately entry isn't guaranteed since they don't offer bookings ahead of time. It's first-come-first-served at the door so come an hour early. It's only available as an option for daytime launches within their regular business hours.
This image shows NASA's recommended viewing areas, I've circled in pink my recommendations, scroll below for more details.
Image: NASA/Jamie Adkins
There are public spots available that are actually closer to the launchpads than the visitor center. The best alternative was previously Arbuckle Neck Road but that's been closed for safety reasons. Best now would probably be:
Old Wallops Island Ferry Dock: Closest public spot, about 4 kilometers from the launchpad (compared to 12 kilometers for their visitor center).
Gargatha Landing: 9 kilometers from the launchpad. A quieter spot.
How to get there
The closest commercial airport is Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional Airport in Salisbury, Maryland.
A 1-hour drive by rental car southeast will end at Wallops Island.
Accomodation
Nearby parking
Agency details
Rocket Lab is a private aerospace company specializing in small satellite launches. It offers cost-effective, frequent launch services with its Electron rocket. Known for its innovative Rutherford engine and the Photon satellite platform, Rocket Lab supports various commercial and government missions.