This seems to be a JAXA (Japanese NASA) project, so I am guessing commercializing isn't a priority, which is sad. But now that they've shown that an overgrown s

This seems to be a JAXA (Japanese NASA) project, so I am guessing commercializing isn't a priority, which is sad. But now that they've shown that an overgrown sounding rocket built with pretty standard technology can get to orbit, maybe there will be others closely following. Note: Although the Electron has heritage from a sounding rocket, it is a completely new breed of animal.