The reusability milestone could come as early as April 19.
, carried out extensive parachute tests and successfully recovered Electron's first stage from the ocean during our 16th, 20th and 22nd missions," he added."Now it's time to put it all together for the first time and pluck Electron from the skies."The upcoming mission, known as"There and Back Again," will launch from Rocket Lab's New Zealand site, on the North Island's Mahia Peninsula.
The Electron's main job on"There and Back Again" is delivering 34 satellites to orbit for a variety of customers, but the booster's return to Earth may generate the most buzz and attention. About an hour before liftoff, Rocket Lab will move a customized Sikorsky S-92 helicopter into capture position roughly 150 nautical miles off the New Zealand coast. If all goes according to plan, the Electron's two stages will separate about 2.
The chutes will slow the booster's descent velocity to about 22 mph . That will be a manageable speed for the chopper, which will cruise in and try to grab the parachute line with a hook. The Sikorsky will then haul the booster back to land for analysis, including an assessment of its suitability for reuse."Trying to catch a rocket as it falls back to Earth is no easy feat.
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