Rocket Lab USA has achieved another successful milestone by launching its 53rd Electron mission, deploying five satellites to Low Earth Orbit for French Internet of Things (IoT) company Kinéis.
The ‘Kinéis Killed the RadIOT Star’ mission took off from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 in Mahia, New Zealand, at 11:01 a.m. on September 21 NZST (23:01, September 20 UTC). The satellites were deployed to a 643 km orbit. This mission marked the second of five dedicated Electron launches for Kinéis, a company supported by private and public investors, including the French government’s space agency (CNES) and CLS, an international space-based solutions provider, with the goal of enhancing global IoT connectivity.
The Kinéis constellation aims to connect and locate any connected object worldwide, enabling near-real-time data transmission at low bit rates and minimal energy consumption. This revolutionary technology allows for internet connectivity in the most remote areas, supporting various applications such as forest fire detection, water resource management, and transportation tracking.
Peter Beck, the founder and CEO of Rocket Lab, stated, “Today’s successful launch is yet another achievement for Rocket Lab as we empower innovative companies like Kinéis to revolutionize global IoT connectivity. With each mission, we bring the world closer together, facilitating the transmission of crucial data from the farthest reaches of the Earth.”
With 53 successful launches, Rocket Lab has deployed 197 satellites for diverse customers and missions, including NASA missions, national security and defense operations, climate change research, and commercial constellations providing essential services to millions of people.
Watch the launch webcast: https://www.youtube.com/live/beVTGh_PrA0
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