Rocket Lab Electron Orbital Launch Vehicle
The Electron is a small-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of delivering 300 kg to low-Earth orbit. It classifies under HTS 8802.60.90 as other spacecraft launch vehicles. Uses electric pump-fed Rutherford engines.
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If sounding rockets specifically
Suborbital sounding rockets have dedicated subheading; orbital vehicles use 'other'.
If max takeoff weight 2-7 kg unmanned
Micro-launchers under weight limits may classify as small UAVs.
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Rocket engines without airframe classify under gas turbine engines.
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• Specify payload capacity to LEO to distinguish from suborbital sounding rockets
• Include kick stage specifications if equipped for multi-orbit missions
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