EchoStar Lyra-2

EchoStar Lyra Block 1 is a 4-satellite constellation that will deliver global Internet of Things (IoT), machine-to-machine (M2M) and other data services. EchoStar will operate the constellation from its Australian subsidiary, EchoStar Global.

Previous mission: The Harvest Goddess Thrives

Next mission: HASTE JENNA

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[–] threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works 1 points 6 months ago

Payload deploy confirmed: https://bsky.app/profile/rocketlabcorp.com/post/3lx45lt3ctk2s

MISSION SUCCESS for Electron’s 70th launch and latest lift-off from LC-1!

https://bsky.app/profile/planet4589.bsky.social/post/3lx4426w7h22g

LAUNCH at 2242 UTC Aug 23 of Rocket Lab Electron from Mahia, New Zealand with 5 secret commercial satellites - possibly for Echostar Australia or perhaps E-Space.

https://bsky.app/profile/planet4589.bsky.social/post/3lx6fr2jqak2a

Three objects cataloged from the Electron launch; one payload and kick stage in 653 x 669 km x 98.0 deg orbit, stage 2 in 170 x 658 km orbit