Be aware, this is rocket surgery.

Small disturbances can lead to postponed launches. Making sure  everything is just right is way cheaper than risking big fireworks.

EDIT: launch scrubbed due to ground systems. Launch window open until the 12th of December. New launch date will be announced soon.
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The launch takes place at Mahia Peninsula in New Zealand.

The mission is called [Running Out Of Fingers](https://www.rocketlabusa.com/missions/next-mission/).
It will carry 5 PocketQube microsatellites and a [Meteor Particles Simulator](https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20190102-the-plan-to-make-artificial-meteor-showers) by ALE Co., Ltd.
This project will soon allow you to order meteor showers to the place you want them at the time you want them in the colours you want them.

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Why it's interesting:

- 10th launch of the Electron rocket by Rocket Lab
- Upgraded rocket
- New hardware to measure re-entry conditions
- Reaction control system to guide the spent stage
- The engines are 3D printed
- Fuel pumps are battery powered.
- The stages are built out of carbon composite material.
- Kiwis in space

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Where to watch:

30 minutes before launch

- [Tim Dodd - The Everyday Astronaut](https://www.youtube.com/everydayastronaut/live)

15 minutes before launch.

- [Rocket Lab](https://www.rocketlabusa.com/live-stream)

Or

- [Youtube](https://youtube.com/rocketlabnz)

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When: 07:56 UTC, 29th November 2019.

Check your local time at:
[www.timeanddate.com](https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=RocketLab+Electron&iso=20191129T0756)

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Useful links to stay up to date on launches:

Spaceflightnow.com: [Launch Schedule](https://spaceflightnow.com/launch-schedule)

Everyday Astronaut: [Prelaunch Previews](https://everydayastronaut.com/prelaunch-previews)

Space News:

NASA Spaceflight [nasaspacefight.com](https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/)

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[@remind-me](https://steemit.com/@remind-me) on 29th November 2019 07:30

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