Rocket Lab, founded in New Zealand in 2006 by Peter Beck, is a publicly traded aerospace manufacturer and launch service provider, now headquartered in Long Beach, California. Known for its lightweight Electron orbital rockets, Rocket Lab specializes in launching small satellites and is developing a larger Neutron rocket, planned for 2024. Rocket Lab made history as the first private company in the Southern Hemisphere to reach space with its Ātea-1 sounding rocket in 2009. In addition to rocket launches, the company also builds and operates satellites, participating in projects like the Space Development Agency's space-based missile defense program.

Rocket Lab

Private aerospace company specializing in lightweight rockets and small satellite launches.

Neutron is an upcoming medium-lift two-stage launch vehicle under development by Rocket Lab. Neutron features a reusable first stage fueled by LOX and Methane.

Neutron Vehicle Overview

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