Ruggedization to prevent changes in focus from shock and vibration is often achieved by simplifying the lens design and reinforcing the mechanics of the optical system.
Ruggedization to prevent changes in focus from shock and vibration is achieved by simplifying the lens design and reinforcing the mechanics of the optical system.
The 'In Focus' mission launched from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 on New Zealand’s Māhia Peninsula at 21:21 UTC on 28 October 2020.
Rocket Lab’s 'In Focus' Electron launch deployed ten commercial small satellites to a 500 km circular orbit.
The 'In Focus' mission deployment brought the total number of payloads deployed by Rocket Lab to 65.
The RL-5 mission, dubbed 'In Focus' by Rocket Lab, will launch on a Rocket Lab Electron from Launch Complex 1 at the southern tip of Mahia Peninsula in New Zealand.
The launch window for Rocket Lab’s RL-5/In Focus mission opens 2020-10-20 at 5:14 p.m. ET.