Rocket Lab's small dedicated-launch vehicle. Carbon-composite structure, electric-pump Rutherford engines. Payload to SSO: ~200 kg. Booster recovery via parachute splashdown or helicopter mid-air catch.
| Operator | Rocket Lab |
|---|---|
| Country | US/NZ |
| First flight | 2017 |
| Status | Active |
| Class | Small-lift partially reusable |
| Primary pads | LC-1A Mahia (New Zealand), LC-1B Mahia, LC-2 Wallops |