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Electron

updated 21 hours ago

Rocket Lab small-lift orbital rocket

The first orbital rocket built mostly from carbon composite, and the first to use 3D-printed engines powered by battery-driven electric turbopumps. Rocket Lab launches it from New Zealand for small commercial and government satellites.

We track every Electron launch.

Next launch in 2 daysJul 17

Service since 2017
2017 to 2027
2017 first flight 2025 peak (18 launches)
launches
82
success
94%
upcoming
9

Electron Launch Activity

Past launches and what's coming up View 2026 launches →

  1. Mar 28 202609:14 UTC
    Mar 28 2026
    09:14 UTC
    Success
  2. Apr 23 202603:09 UTC
    Apr 23 2026
    03:09 UTC
    Success
  3. May 22 202609:33 UTC
    May 22 2026
    09:33 UTC
    Success
  4. Jun 19 202610:19 UTC
    Jun 19 2026
    10:19 UTC
    Success
  5. Jun 26 202617:43 UTC
    Jun 26 2026
    17:43 UTC
    Success
  6. Now Jul 14 · 2026
  7. Upcoming

  8. Jul 17 2026
    Jul 17 2026
    Next
  9. Aug 15 2026
    Aug 15 2026
  10. 2026
    2026
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    2026
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    2026

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2010s 10 flights

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