Electron
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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.
Electron
updated 9 days 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.
Service since 2017
2017 to 2027
2017 first flight 2025 peak (18 launches)
- launches
- 85
- success
- 94%
- upcoming
- 8
Electron launch activity
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