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VehicleElectron
OrbitLow Earth Orbit
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Mission
Aspera houses an ultraviolet telescope and will examine hot gas in the intergalactic medium, thought to be contributing to the birth of stars and planets. Aspera will be the first NASA astrophysics mission to gather and map these ultraviolet light signatures, potentially unlocking a deeper understanding of the origins of stars, planets, and life in the universe.
Quick facts
VehicleElectron
OrbitLow Earth Orbit
PadUnknown Pad
SiteRocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand
WindowAug 15, 00:00:00 UTC→Aug 15, 00:00:00 UTC
Vehicle
Height18 m
Diameter1.2 m
Stages3
ReusableNo
LEO capacity300 kg
Track record87/91 successful
Landings7/9
