Electron

Electron

Overview

Small-lift, two-stage orbital launch vehicle for dedicated and rideshare small-satellite missions.

Operational from Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand and Launch Complex 2 in Virginia, with Rocket Lab's March 2026 ESA mission becoming the company's first dedicated launch for the European Space Agency.

Key Specs

Payload to LEO

300 kg (660 lb)

Height

18 m (59 ft)

Payloads Deployed

250+

Launch Pads

3 across 2 launch sites

Stages

2 + Kick Stage