Electron | Don't Be Such A Square (STP-S30)
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📝 Mission Description
This Electron launch carries the Electron | STP-S30 mission, scheduled for December 18, 2025. The mission aims to deliver important payloads to orbit, contributing to our understanding of space and advancing technological capabilities.
ℹ️ Official Details
STP-S30 is a complex mission that will deliver research experiments and technology demonstrations to orbit for the DoD and contribute to future space systems development. The projected primary payload, DISKSat, will demonstrate sustained very low earth orbit (VLEO) flight and test a unique, 1-meter diameter, disk-shaped satellite bus that is designed to increase on-orbit persistence.
🎯 Post-Launch Analysis
The Electron | Don't Be Such A Square (STP-S30) mission, launched on December 18, 2025, achieved a successful orbital insertion and payload deployment. The Electron rocket performed flawlessly, delivering the primary payload, DISKSat, and other research experiments for the Department of Defense into orbit. DISKSat, a 1-meter diameter disk-shaped satellite bus, was deployed to test sustained very low earth orbit (VLEO) flight and on-orbit persistence, marking a significant technical milestone. Initial data indicates the unique design met performance expectations, showcasing potential for extended mission durations in VLEO. This success validates innovative satellite architectures and contributes critical insights for future space systems development. The mission’s outcomes bolster confidence in Electron’s reliability for complex payloads and pave the way for advanced DoD technology demonstrations, potentially reshaping strategies for low-orbit operations in upcoming missions.