Electron
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| Country | United States, New Zealand |
| Manufacturer | Rocket Lab |
| Number of orbital launches | 89 |
| First launch | 2017-05-25 |
| Last launch | 2026-09-26 |
Launches by year:
Latest launches:
| Launch date | Launch site | Rocket / Variant | Mission / Payload | Notes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-26 | Ahuriri Point | Electron | StriX-12 | success | |
| 2026-09-19 | Ahuriri Point | Electron | StriX-10 | success | |
| 2026-09-11 | Ahuriri Point | Electron | BlackSky 36 | success | |
| 2026-09-02 | Ahuriri Point | Electron | StriX-9 | success | |
| 2026-08-20 | Ahuriri Point | Electron | QPS-SAR 18 | success | |
| 2026-08-06 | Ahuriri Point | Electron | QPS-SAR 13 | success | |
| 2026-06-26 | Ahuriri Point | Electron | StriX-8 | success | |
| 2026-06-19 | Ahuriri Point | Electron | Victus Haze Puma (TacRS 4) | success | |
| 2026-06-11 | Wallops Island | Electron HASTE | CURVEBALL | success | |
| 2026-05-22 | Ahuriri Point | Electron | StriX-7 | success | |
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Variants:
(This section is under construction)Electron Base variant
| First launch | 2017-05-25 |
|---|---|
| Stages | 2 |
| Boosters | 0 |
| Mass | 12.55 t |
| Height | 17 m |
| Diameter | 1.2 m |
Payload capacity:
| LEO | 225 kg to 180 x 300 km / 45 deg |
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Electron HASTE (Hypersonic Accelerator Suborbital Test Electron )
| First launch | 2026-06-11 |
|---|---|
| Stages | 2 |
| Boosters | 0 |
Variant used mostly for suborbital tests.