Launch Failure
Liftoff Time (GMT)
06:55:00
Tuesday September 19, 2023
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Second stage engine failed to ignite, due to unexpected electrical arc occurred within the power supply system that provides high voltage to the Rutherford engine’s motor controllers, shorting the battery packs that provide power to the launch vehicle’s second stage.
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Manufacturer: Capella Space
Operator: Capella Space
Low Earth Orbit
1 Payload
165 kilograms
Agency
Rocket LabPrice
$7.50 million
Rocket
Height: 18m
Payload to Orbit
LEO: 320 kg
Liftoff Thrust
224 Kilonewtons
Fairing
Diameter: 1.2m
Height: 4.05m
Stages
3
41st
Mission
9th
Mission of 2023
41st
Mission
9th
Mission of 2023
153rd
Orbital launch attempt