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.

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[–] threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 months ago

SECO, nominal transfer orbit, and kickstage separation confirmed.

Curie engine ignition scheduled for T+46 minutes.

[–] threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 months ago

Liftoff, staging, fairing separation, and battery jettison.

[–] threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Curie engine burn completed. Awaiting payload deployment.

[–] threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 months ago

Payload separation confirmed!