Launch Details

Space launch mission information

Electron | Finding Hot Wildfires Near You (OroraTech OTC-P1)

Launch Successful
81 days ago3/26/2025, 3:30:00 PM
Electron | Finding Hot Wildfires Near You (OroraTech OTC-P1)

Mission Description

8 satellites for a constellation of satellites developed by Orora Technologies (OroraTech) of Germany, with thermal infrared cameras that can provide 24/7 monitoring of wildfires globally, supporting better and faster wildfire response to protect forests, people, and infrastructure worldwide. The company plans to expand their constellation with up to 100 satellites in total by 2028.

Launch Videos

Rocket Lab - 'Finding Hot Wildfires Near You' Launch

Rocket Lab - 'Finding Hot Wildfires Near You' Launch

Rocket Lab - 'Finding Hot Wildfires Near You' Launch

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Mission Updates

Cosmic_Penguin

Cosmic_Penguin

1/23/2025, 3:07:00 AM

Added launch.

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Cosmic_Penguin

Cosmic_Penguin

3/18/2025, 8:27:00 PM

GO for launch.

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Cosmic_Penguin

3/20/2025, 3:02:00 AM

Added launch window and launch pad information.

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Cosmic_Penguin

3/20/2025, 9:39:00 AM

Changed NET launch date.

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LL2

LL2

3/26/2025, 3:00:00 PM

Official Webcast by Rocket Lab has started

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hitura-nobad

hitura-nobad

3/26/2025, 3:31:00 PM

Liftoff!

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hitura-nobad

hitura-nobad

3/26/2025, 4:27:00 PM

All payloads deployed.

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Cosmic_Penguin

Cosmic_Penguin

3/27/2025, 10:18:00 AM

Launch success.

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Launch Details

Launch Window

3/26/2025, 3:30:00 PM

to 3/26/2025, 4:00:00 PM

Rocket Details

Electron

Launch Facility

Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1B

Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand