Electron
Provider 
Founded 2006
Sells To Enterprise, Government
Pricing Model Software, Transactional
Ownership Public

Small orbital launch vehicle by Rocket Lab for satellite deployment.
Electron is a two-stage orbital launch vehicle developed by Rocket Lab. It is designed to deliver small satellites to orbit with a payload capacity of up to 300 kg to low Earth orbit. The rocket features carbon composite construction and 3D-printed Rutherford engines with electric-pump-fed propulsion.
Electron has become one of the most frequently launched small satellite rockets globally, with both expendable and partially reusable configurations. It serves commercial, government, and defense customers worldwide.
| Attribute | Electron | Hanbit-Nano | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Provider | |||
| Founded | 2006 | 2017 | |
| Sells To | Enterprise, Government | — | |
| Pricing Model | Software, Transactional | — | |
| Ownership | Public | Public |
Provider 
Founded 2006
Sells To Enterprise, Government
Pricing Model Software, Transactional
Ownership Public
Provider 
Founded 2017
Sells To —
Pricing Model —
Ownership Public


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