Rocket Lab just did something amazing! They launched a mission called 'Four Of A Kind' on January 31st, 2024. Picture this: a bunch of cool satellites were sent into space all at once!
So, Rocket Lab's Electron rocket took off from New Zealand, carrying four special satellites. These satellites, made and operated by Spire Global for their customer NorthStar Earth & Space, are like space detectives. They keep an eye on everything in space to make sure satellites don't bump into each other.
What's really cool is that these satellites can watch over all the orbits around Earth at the same time. It's like having super eyes in the sky! They help with things like figuring out where things are in space, avoiding crashes, and giving us a heads up if anything is too close.
And get this, after all that excitement, the first part of the rocket splashed down in the ocean and was brought back to Earth. So, 'Four Of A Kind' wasn't just about going up; it was also about coming back down. Rocket science is pretty awesome, isn't it?
Credit: Rocket Lab
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