Launch details
Electron | The Cosmos Will See You Now (Open Cosmos Constellation Launch 1)
Launch details
Electron | The Cosmos Will See You Now (Open Cosmos Constellation Launch 1)
Rocket Lab
Commercial • USA
Unknown Pad
Onenui Station
Jan 21 at 12:09am
Launchpad time•+1200
Jan 20 at 11:09am
Your local time•+0000
Current status
Go for Launch
The Cosmos Will See You Now (Open Cosmos Constellation Launch 1)
Mission
Get notification
24 hours before launch
Get notification
1 hour before launch
Note: For all launches the scheduled launch dates and times are subject to change due to weather, equipment, crew and other factors.
Mission description
First 2 satellites of UK-based Open Cosmos' secure LEO broadband constellation designed to provide independent and resilient connectivity infrastructure for Europe and the world, using high-priority Ka-band spectrum filings by the Principality of Liechtenstein.
— The Cosmos Will See You Now (Open Cosmos Constellation Launch 1)
Livestream
Attending a launch in person
Viewing from the launch site is restricted to site personnel. All areas on the peninsula with a view of the launch are typically closed off on launch day. As such there are usually no publically-accessible spots to view launches at Onenui Station.
This may change in the future as Rocket Lab's commercial operations ramp up.
How to get there
The closest airport is Hawke's Bay Airport (aka Napier Airport) in Napier. From the airport take a rental car 3 hours north to Māhia. Alternatively take a bus to Māhia Peninsula and a taxi the rest of the way. Buses are infrequent in this area as it is mostly rural.
Note that Onenui Station is private property and does not allow general access to the public.
Accomodation
Nearby hotels in Māhia Peninsula.
Nearby parking
Parking not available on-site.
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.