Is Rocket Lab Electron the future for small satellites (compared to SpaceX's Falcon 9)? - KSP 1.3

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Published on December 8, 2018 12:28:37 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=El7FQEMIcNs

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So here is the question. Can Rocket Lab's Electron compete with SpaceX's Falcon 9 launch costs with small payloads? Is the launch cost comparable? Is there potential for the Electron to become even cheaper? Well... there is more to this than meets the eye. Lets find out together.

This simulation captured in Kerbal Space Program (KSP 1.3.1).

Big thanks to Superpenguin160 for creating the wonderful Electron mod. Currently not completely supported for RealismOverhaul, but possibly getting close. You can download the mod here.
https://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?/topic/166599-13x-wip-electron-and-new-glenn-superpenguin160s-launch-vehicles/


Everyday Astronaut - Is Rocket Lab the new SpaceX? The Electron VS Falcon
https://everydayastronaut.com/is-rocket-lab-the-new-spacex-the-electron-vs-falcon/


Rocketlab YouTube - It's Business Time Launch - 11/11/2018
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPwMuUxSrcA


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