Rocket Lab is "Running Out Of Fingers" for a third time [Live: 06.12.2019, 07:57 UTC] + Meteor Machine
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0.000 HBDRocket Lab is "Running Out Of Fingers" for a third time [Live: 06.12.2019, 07:57 UTC] + Meteor Machine
Last launch attempt was scrubbed due to ground systems. Launch window open until the 12th of December. The Electron Rocket is now upright on the pad. ------ 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. The meteor simulator will make it possible to order a meteor shower at a specified time and place with colours of your choice. Additional Hardware to study the future recovery of first stages is on board. No attempt at recovery will be made this time. ------ 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 ------ 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) ------ When: 07:57 UTC, 6th December 2019. Check your local time at: [www.timeanddate.com](https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=RocketLab+Electron&iso=201912068T0757) ------ 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/) ------ [@remind-me](https://steemit.com/@remind-me) on 6th December 2019 07:30 
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