Electron — Dedicated SmallSat Launch to LEO/SSO
Rocket Lab
Electron is a dedicated small satellite launch service, offering tailored orbits and schedule control for commercial and government operators.
Specifications
- Price
- $7.5M–$8.5M per launch
- Max payload mass
- 320 kg
- Lead time
- 270 days
- Form factor
- 1.5U CubeSat, 12U CubeSat, 1U CubeSat, 2U CubeSat, 3U CubeSat, 4U CubeSat, 6U CubeSat, 8U CubeSat, SmallSat <50 kg, SmallSat 100–200 kg, SmallSat 50–100 kg
- Orbit
- Low Earth Orbit, Sun-Synchronous Orbit
- Launch site
- New Zealand
About this service
Electron is the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket, providing dedicated and rideshare options for small satellite missions. It delivers mission success for commercial and government satellite operators, offering tailored orbits, schedule control, and responsive launch capabilities. The service is designed to deliver missions ‘your way’. Over 262 satellites have been launched by Electron.