Dedicated access to space for small satellites
22 launches
to date
to date
107 satellites
successfully
deployed
successfully
deployed
Only reusable small
launch vehicle
launch vehicle
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 (56,000 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.
