StriX Launch 6

StriX Launch 6

Electron/Curie DEC 21 2024 02:17PM

Rocket Lab is scheduled to launch a Electron/Curie rocket as part of the StriX Launch 6 mission from Māhia Peninsula, New Zealand.

Last updated: Jan 08, 2025

Launch Information

Launch Information

Launch Vehicle Details

Mission NameStriX Launch 6
Launch SiteMāhia Peninsula, New Zealand
Launch VehicleElectron/Curie
AgencyRocket Lab
Launch DateDEC 21 2024
This is the second of a bulk buy of two Electron launches by Synspective to deliver their StriX satellites to low Earth orbit. StriX satellites can collect data with a ground resolution of 1-3m and a swath width of more than 10-30km. Each Electron launch will deliver 1 StriX satellite into orbit. This will be the overall 6th StriX satellite launched by Rocket Lab for Synspective.

Launch Vehicle - Electron/Curie

Rocket Height18.0 m
Fairing Height4.05 m
Stages3
Liftoff Thrust224 kN
Fairing Diameter1.2 m
Payload To LEO320 Kg
Strap Ons0
PropellantViscous liquid monopropellant (AP, Al, Polydimethylsiloxane)
Payload To SSO200 Kg

StriX Launch 6 Launch Video

StriX Launch 6