Lightning

Overview

Rocket Lab’s Lightning spacecraft is designed for high-power, long-life missions with a focus on high radiation tolerance. It delivers a bus ideal for telecommunications and remote sensing and has a lifespan of over 12 years in low Earth orbit. The platform can be launched on Neutron and other heavy launch vehicles.

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Payload

120 kg

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active