Rocket Lab launched an Electron mission for the European Space Agency's navigation system.

The entities involved

• Electron →

  company

  • Rocket Lab successfully launched satellites for Synspective using its Electron rocket, placing them into orbit above Japan.Sat 01:40
  • The Rutherford engine is the core technology powering the Electron launch vehicle, which provides dedicated launch services for constellation deployments.Sat 01:40
• European Space Agency →

  European organisation dedicated to space exploration

  • Arianespace, a subsidiary of ArianeGroup, launched satellites for Amazon Leo constellation, supporting ESA's access to space.Mon 17:10
  • The European Space Agency (ESA) funded the MAGPIE project, involving the University of Surrey.Mon 02:38

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