Full Stream Ahead

Full Stream Ahead

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Mission Name: Full Stream Ahead
Rocket: Electron
Launch Date: NET May 28, 2025
Launch Site: Launch Complex 1
Launch Time: NET 01:30 UTC
Payload: Gen-3

Mission Overview

“Full Stream Ahead”, will launch from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand during a launch window that opens on May 28th, 2025 UTC.

The mission will launch the next of BlackSky’s Gen-3 satellites to a mid-inclination circular 470km orbit, where it will join the remainder of the company’s constellation delivering very high-resolution imagery and AI-enabled analytics for daily intelligence operations.

“Full Stream Ahead” is the second in a series of four Electron launches booked by BlackSky to deploy its Gen-3 satellites to orbit this year, and the tenth overall launch for the company – making Electron the most prolific launcher for their constellation to date.

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