{"id":8596,"date":"2023-05-17T01:14:50","date_gmt":"2023-05-16T17:14:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp-productionenv-bjg9h2g2bgg5b8aa.southeastasia-01.azurewebsites.net\/news\/rocket-lab-to-launch-second-nasa-tropics-to-deploy-storm-monitoring-constellation\/"},"modified":"2023-05-17T01:14:50","modified_gmt":"2023-05-16T17:14:50","slug":"rocket-lab-to-launch-second-nasa-tropics-to-deploy-storm-monitoring-constellation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/starpath.global\/news\/rocket-lab-to-launch-second-nasa-tropics-to-deploy-storm-monitoring-constellation\/","title":{"rendered":"Rocket Lab to Launch Second NASA TROPICS to Deploy Storm Monitoring Constellation"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Rocket Lab USA, Inc., a provider of launch and space systems company, is preparing for the second of two dedicated Electron launches to deploy a constellation of storm monitoring satellites for NASA. The launch, called \u2018Coming To A Storm Near You,\u2019 is scheduled for lift-off no earlier than 17:30 on May 22nd NZST from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 on New Zealand\u2019s Mahia Peninsula. The launch follows on from the successful \u2018Rocket Like a Hurricane\u2019 Electron launch on May 8th 2023, which deployed the first two CubeSats of NASA\u2019s TROPICS constellation. The \u2018Coming To A Storm Near You\u2019 launch will deploy the final two TROPICS CubeSats, completing the constellation.<\/p>\n

The TROPICS constellation (Time-Resolved Observations of Precipitation structure and storm Intensity with a Constellation of Smallsats) will monitor the formation and evolution of tropical cyclones, including hurricanes, and will provide rapidly updating observations of storm intensity. This data will help scientists better understand the processes that affect these high-impact storms, ultimately leading to improved modeling and prediction. The constellation, which is part of NASA\u2019s Earth System Science Pathfinder Program, consists of four CubeSats that require launch to a specific orbit at an altitude of 550 kilometers and inclination of about 30 degrees. All four satellites need to be deployed into their operational orbit within a 60-day period.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re immensely proud to have successfully deployed the first two TROPICS satellites into their precise orbits and are now looking forward to delivering one more launch to complete the constellation ahead of storm season. Rocket Lab has an established track record of delivering back-to-back missions just days apart, enabling us to comfortably deliver on the tight launch timeline requirements for TROPICS,\u201d said Rocket Lab founder and CEO Peter Beck. \u201cTROPICS aims to equip scientists and researchers with more accurate and timely storm data to provide better forecasts and advance warning to those in the path of devastating cyclones and hurricanes. It\u2019s a privilege to be entrusted with launching the mission and we\u2019re grateful for the continued support from the teams at NASA and MIT Lincoln Laboratory for the next launch.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2018Coming To A Storm New You\u2019 will be Rocket Lab\u2019s fifth Electron mission for 2023 and the Company\u2019s 37th launch overall since Rocket Lab\u2019s first Electron launch in 2017. Rocket Lab will not be attempting to recover Electron\u2019s first stage as part of the launch. The live launch webcast will be available at www.rocketlabusa.com\/live-stream from around T-20 minutes on launch day. <\/p>\n

Click Here to Learn More About NASA’s TROPICS satellites.<\/strong><\/p>\n