SpaceX · USA
Rocket Lab · New Zealand / USA
| Falcon 9 | Metric | Electron |
|---|---|---|
| 22,800 kg+7500% | Payload to LEO | 300 kg |
| 8,300 kg+>100% | Payload to GTO | N/A |
| 70 m+289% | Height | 18 m |
| ~$2,720/kg+819% | Cost per kg | ~$25,000/kg |
| 99.5%+4% | Success Rate | 95.4% |
| 2010+0% | First Flight | 2017 |
| Yes | Reusable | Yes |
| SpaceX | Company | Rocket Lab |
| USA | Country | New Zealand / USA |
Payload to Low Earth Orbit (LEO) — relative scale
6
Falcon 9 wins
1
Tied
0
Electron wins
Falcon 9 delivers 7500% more payload to LEO, making it the heavier lifter.
Falcon 9 is more cost-effective at ~$2,720/kg vs ~$25,000/kg.
Falcon 9 has a higher success rate (99.5% vs 95.4%), indicating greater flight heritage.
Overall, Falcon 9 wins on more metrics (6 vs 0), though each rocket is designed for different mission profiles.