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Rocket: The Electron Rocket is a 2 stage expendable rocket. It is 17 meters tall and 1.2 meters in diameter. It can deliver up to 250 kg to SSO (500km). This will be the 3rd launch of the Electron Rocket. It produces 162 kN (34,500 lbf) at liftoff. The rutherford engines powering the rocket use 3D printing parts to make manufacturing easier and cost lower. It weighs 12.55 metric tons.

First Stage: The first stage produces 162 kN (34,500 lbf) at liftoff and is formed by 9 Rutherford engines forming an octaweb. It uses RP-1 (kerosene) and LOX (liquid oxygen). The engines use high-performance electric propellant pumps to induce the RP-1 and LOX into the engine.

Second Stage: The second stage has 1 Rutherford engine adapted to the vacuum of space. It produces 22 kN (5,000 lbf).

Third Stage: There is an optional kick stage that would help circulate the orbit. It is powered by the 3D printed Curie engines capable of 120N of thrust and multiple burns.

Body: The body of the electron rocket is made of a carbon composite, reducing the weigh of the rocket

Cost: approximately 6 million US$ per launch