Rocket Lab, a leading global provider of launch services and space systems, has successfully launched the first of two climate science satellites for NASA’s PREFIRE mission. The launch, named Ready, Aim, PREFIRE, took place at Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 in Mahia, New Zealand on May 25th, 2024. The satellite was deployed to a 525km circular orbit.
Rocket Lab is preparing two back-to-back Electron launches for the PREFIRE mission. Each launch will deploy one satellite to a 525km circular orbit from the Mahia launch complex. The mission aims to study polar radiant energy in the far-infrared spectrum as part of NASA’s climate change research efforts.
In another recent mission, Rocket Lab successfully deployed two satellites to separate orbits approximately 500km apart. The mission, called The Beginning Of The Swarm, involved payloads for the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) and NASA. The launch took place on April 24th, 2024, from Rocket Lab’s Mahia launch complex.
Rocket Lab’s successful satellite launches demonstrate its strong expertise in the field of launch services and space systems. The company is playing a crucial role in supporting climate change research for NASA and other esteemed institutions.
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