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Rocket Launch Wallops Island
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Date

Tuesday, January 24, 2023

Category

Astronomical Event

Registration Info

Registration is not Required

About this event

Update Jan. 22, 2022 — Due to poor weather conditions in the Wallops area, Rocket Lab's first U.S. launch of the Electron rocket is now targeted for Tuesday, Jan. 24.  Weather for Tuesday is 90% favorable for the 6-8 p.m. EST launch window.

It's the Rocket Lab USA’s first launch of the Electron rocket. Times after launch to be visible: https://www.foxbusiness.com/technology/nasa-wallops-rocket-launch-visible-east-coast

Also: https://www.nasa.gov/wallops-launch-schedule