Electron launches two BlackSky satellites

Rocket Lab’s Electron launch vehicle launched the “Running Out Of Toes” mission, two of BlackSky’s 60 kg class satellites, from Launch Complex 1 on Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand, on 15 May 2021, at 10:08 UTC (22:08 NZT). The mission is Rocket Lab’s 20th Electron launch overall and the second of three planned ocean splashdown recovery missions. Credits: Photos and video footage courtesy of Rocket Lab #RocketLab