Rocket Lab was among the first applicants for the software, enabling their launches from Wallops.
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To date, 18 companies have requested the NAFTU software through NASA’s technology transfer process. launch ranges to ensure public safety during launch operations. While other, proprietary autonomous flight termination systems are in use today, NAFTU is different in that it was designed to be used by any launch provider at all U.S. NAFTU is a revolutionary autonomous flight safety system that provides real-time monitoring and control of a launch vehicle’s flight termination system. “NAFTU provides a vital safety capability for launch providers and ensures public safety during operations.” “The certification of NAFTU is a major milestone for Wallops and our commercial partners,” said Pierce. Rocket Lab’s autonomous flight termination system is derived from the NASA-developed NAFTU software. The launch was enabled by NASA’s Autonomous Flight Termination Unit (NAFTU) software, which became fully certified March 3. This was the second Electron launch from Wallops, the first occurring Jan. “Today’s launch builds on decades of work supporting the commercial launch industry, and we’re proud to have Rocket Lab as a mission partner here in the Wallops complex.” Pierce, Wallops Flight Facility director.
“I’m extremely proud of the NASA team that helped ensure a safe and successful launch operation today,” said David L.
The mission, named “Stronger Together,” carried two, 100-kilogram commercial satellites to low-Earth orbit for Capella Space. EDT, Thursday, March 16, from Virginia’s Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport on Wallops Island, Virginia. NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility supported the successful launch of a Rocket Lab Electron rocket at 6:39 p.m. view moreĬredit: Credits: NASA Wallops/Patrick Black The Electron vehicle carried a payload for Capella Space and was Rocket Lab's second launch from Wallops. EDT from NASA's Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia. Image: Rocket Lab's Electron vehicle lifts off March 16, 2023, at 6:39 p.m.
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