General InformationRocket Lab is a publicly-traded space launch company headquartered in California with over 500 employees, founded in 2006, that operates the Electron small-lift launch vehicle for deploying small satellites to orbit.
Funding & FinancialsRocket Lab went public via SPAC merger in August 2021 and has raised over $800 million in total funding, with key investors including Khosla Ventures, Bessemer Venture Partners, and prominent aerospace backers.
Leadership & TeamCEO Peter Beck founded Rocket Lab and continues to lead the company; the executive team includes experienced aerospace and defense industry veterans.
Recent ActivityRocket Lab has been actively conducting frequent Electron launches, expanding its launch cadence, and developing its larger Neutron rocket platform while maintaining operational launch services for government and commercial customers.