NASA ELaNa-19

NASA ELaNa-19
Mission Name
NASA ELaNa-19
Rocket
Electron
Electron Name
This One’s for Pickering
Launch Date
16 December 2018
Launch Time
06:33 UTC (19:33 NZT)
Launch Site
Launch Complex 1

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Mission Overview

The ELaNa-19 mission for NASA (Educational Launch of Nanosatellites 19) was Rocket Lab’s fourth Electron launch and the company’s first mission for NASA. The mission saw Rocket Lab’s Electron launch vehicle loft 13 CubeSats to low Earth orbit.

The launch was significant for the small satellite industry as it was the first time NASA CubeSats will enjoyed a dedicated ride to orbit on a commercial launch vehicle, thanks to NASA’s forward-leaning Venture Class Launch Services (VCLS) initiative. 

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ELaNa-19 ignition ELaNa-19 ignition
Rutherford engines in flight. Credit: Brady Kenniston Rutherford engines in flight. Credit: Brady Kenniston
Encapsulation Encapsulation
Fairing jettison Fairing jettison