Electron rocket: fast facts

• Lift-off mass: 10,500kg

• Propellant mass: 9,200kg

• Propellants: Liquid oxygen and kerosene

• Length: 18m

• Diameter: 1m

• Top speed: 27,500kph

• Maximum engine thrust: 146,000 N (14.8 tonnes)

• Engine equivalent power: 530,000hp

• Nominal orbit: 500km circular sun synchronous

• Nominal payload: 110kg