Live and Let Fly (NROL-123)

Well folks, it’s time for another Rocket Lab launch, and the first launch out of Wallops this year!

Scheduled for (UTC)	2024-03-21 06:40
Scheduled for (local, EDT)	2024-03-21 02:40
Scheduled for (NZDT)	2024-03-21 19:40
Launch site	Rocket Lab LC-2, Wallops Flight Facility, Virginia, USA
Booster recovery	No
Launch vehicle	Electron + Curie
Customer	USA National Reconnaissance Agency
Payload	NROL-123
Mission success criteria	Successful deployment of spacecraft into Earth Orbit

Livestreams

Stream	Link
Rocket Lab (official)	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Coa3GZtotQo
Everyday Astronaut
Space Affairs	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akOkDFQibLs
The Launch Pad	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2yUpimXf8k

Stats

• This will be the 4th launch for Rocket Lab this year.
• This will be the 46th overall launch for Rocket Lab.

Payload info:

Rocket Lab mission page

NextSpaceflight:

NROL-123 is a classified mission for the National Reconnaissance Agency.

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