Electron Vehicle Overview

A complete overview of the Electron launch vehicle, including launch stats, vehicle info and launch locations.

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Electron rocket

Basic Info

Name

Electron

Family

Electron

Manufacturer

First Launch

25 May 2017

Successful Launches

52

Failed Launches

4

Rocket Info

Status

Active

Stages

2-3

Length

18 m

Diameter

1.2 m

Launch Mass

13 tons

Thrust

162 kN

Reusability

Not Reusable

Payload Info

LEO Capacity

300 kg

Launch Cost

$6M

Electron, developed by Rocket Lab, is a two-stage, partially recoverable orbital launch vehicle servicing the commercial small satellite market. It's known for its Rutherford engines, the first electric-pump-fed engines in an orbital-class rocket. Electron has the capability to carry a payload of up to 300 kg to low Earth orbit (LEO). Originally designed as expendable, Rocket Lab has since pushed for reusability, recovering the first stage multiple times. Electron's manufacturing process includes extensive use of 3D printing, aiming for rapid and cost-effective production.

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Launch Sites used by Electron

Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1

Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 launch site

Private spaceport in New Zealand, primarily used for Electron rocket launches.

๐Ÿ“ New Zealand
๐Ÿš€ 51 Launches

Upcoming Launches

Wallops Island

Wallops Island launch site

NASA rocket launch site for science and exploration missions, established in 1945 in Virginia.

๐Ÿ“ VA, United States
๐Ÿš€ 85 Launches

Upcoming Launches