QPS-SAR-14 (YACHIHOKO-I)

iQPS’s satellites are small, high-performance SAR satellites that use a lightweight, large, stowable antenna to collect high resolution images of Earth, even through clouds and adverse weather conditions. Ultimately, the iQPS constellation is planned to have 36 satellites capable of monitoring specific fixed points on Earth every 10 minutes. In addition to launching on Electron, the QPS-SAR satellite will use a Rocket Lab Motorized Lightband as its separation system for deployment to space.

Previous mission: Owl New World

Next mission: TBD

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[–] threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works 1 points 8 months ago

Webcast is live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BM8OCzwJtMg

Sam Pieters (Learning & Development Advisor) and Jess Hepworth (GNC Engineer) are hosting.

[–] threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works 1 points 8 months ago

Go no-go poll is complete, they are go for launch.

[–] threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works 1 points 8 months ago

Liftoff!

[–] threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works 1 points 8 months ago

MECO, stage separation, Rutherford vacuum engine ignition, and fairing jettison confirmed.

[–] threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works 1 points 8 months ago

Battery hotswap confirmed.

[–] threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works 1 points 8 months ago

SECO, Curie kickstage separation, and nominal transfer orbit confirmed.

Curie engine ignition scheduled for T+49:25.

[–] threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works 1 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

Nominal Curie engine burn, target orbit achieved, and payload separation confirmed!