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Electron

Rocket Lab

A small-satellite launcher with an optional mission-deployment Kick Stage for orbit adjustments.

Published reference values

Height / diameter
18 m / 1.2 m
Advertised LEO capability
Up to 300 kg
Stages
2 plus Kick Stage

The LEO headline capacity is not a promise for every altitude or inclination. Check the mission’s destination before comparing it with a rideshare flight on a larger launcher.

Reviewed 2026-09-07. These are reference specifications, not live telemetry or independent measurements.

Rocket Lab — Electron overview

Related flights in the current schedule

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Electron | LOXSAT 1Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTElectron | 6x HawkEye 360Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTElectron | BlackSky Gen-3 6Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTSearch the launch schedule