Electron
Rocket Lab's small orbital launch vehicle, flying since 2017. The company built its 100th Electron in June 2026 and has set a goal of 100 launches in a year.
Timeline
First launchAMay 2017
First orbitBJan 2018
First commercial launchCNov 2018
First booster recoveryDNov 2020
100th Electron builtEJun 2026
100th Electron launchFDate TBA
A May 2017 First launch
B Jan 2018 First orbit
C Nov 2018 First commercial launch
D Nov 2020 First booster recovery
E Jun 2026 100th Electron built
F Date TBA 100th Electron launchIN PROGRESS
In the News
Electron launches three HawkEye 360 radio-mapping satellitesOct 23, 2026