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Saturday, May 15, 2021
THE HAPPENING WORLD: Rocket Lab Electron “Running Out Of Toes” Launch
Launch is scheduled for 10:08 UTC on 2021-05-15. Rocket Lab will attempt to recover the first stage from the sea after a parachute splashdown.
Update: Loss of telemetry, end of Webcast without any further information. It doesn't look good. (2021-05-15 11:24 UTC)
The upper stage of Rocket Lab’s Electron launcher appeared to tumble just after engine start, following shutdown and separation of the Electron’s first stage.
— Spaceflight Now (@SpaceflightNow) May 15, 2021
The upper stage engine then appeared to cut off. Rocket Lab has ended its launch webcast.https://t.co/yjFcazbPGG pic.twitter.com/fcxAxuXcHj
Posted at May 15, 2021 08:07