ET (December 15 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. NZDT).
The rocket is set for liftoff from Rocket Labs Launch Complex 1 in Mahia, New Zealand.
Rocket Lab will stream the launch live on itswebsitewith the broadcast set to begin 20 minutes before liftoff.
The Electron rocket awaiting launch.Photo: Rocket Lab
The mission will mark Electrons comeback following anin-flight anomalythat took place in September.
In late October, Rocket Lab wascleared by the Federal Aviation Administrationto launch its Electron rocket again.
Prior to the rocket failure, Electron had been on a solid streak of 20 consecutive successful launches.
This will mark Electrons 10th launch for 2023, and 42nd launch of Electron overall.
Besides Septembers anomaly, the small rocket failed to reach orbit twice before.
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