Electron
Dedicated access to space for small satellites
54 launches
to date
to date
198 satellites
successfully
deployed
successfully
deployed
Only reusable-capable small
launch vehicle
launch vehicle
3 dedicated
launch pads
launch pads
Your mission, your way
Tailored orbits, schedule control, responsive launch
Overview
- Height
- 18 m / 59 ft
- Diameter
- 1.2 m / 3.9 ft
- Stages
- 2 + Kick Stage
- Wet Mass
- 13,000 kg / 28,660 lb
- Payload to LEO
- 300 kg / 661 lb
- Structure
- Carbon Composite
- Propellant
- LOX / Kerosene
Kick Stage
Electron’s unique Kick Stage is designed to deliver small satellites to precise and unique orbits, whether flying as dedicated or rideshare.
- Deployment of payloads at multiple planes/inclinations
- Higher altitude deployment
- Hosted payload support
- Multiple trajectory changes
- Sustained low altitude orbits
- Deorbiting payloads to eliminate space debris
Rutherford Engine
Proven performance. The world’s first 3D-printed, electric-pump-fed rocket engine.
First Stage
- 9 Sea-level Rutherford Engines
- Lift-off Thrust: 190 kN (43,000 lbf)
- Peak Thrust: 224 kN (50,600 lbf)
- ISP: 311 seconds
Second Stage
- Single Vacuum Rutherford Engine
- Total Thrust: 25.8 kN (5,800 lbf)
- ISP: 343 seconds
Reusability
Electron is the only reusable orbital-class small rocket. Capturing and reflying Electron’s first stage enables higher launch frequency without expanding production and lowers launch costs.
