RocketLab

Rocket Lab Corporation is a publicly traded space company that specializes in aerospace manufacturing, launch services, spacecraft design, and satellite components. Founded in 2006 in New Zealand, Rocket Lab became the first private company in the Southern Hemisphere to reach space in 2009. The company established its U.S. headquarters in California in 2013 and went public in 2021.

Rocket Lab offers a range of products and services, including the Electron Rocket, a small orbital launch vehicle, and the upcoming Neutron Rocket, which features partial reusability. The company also provides full design and manufacturing services for spacecraft and satellites, along with flight-proven satellite components and software solutions. Rocket Lab serves a diverse clientele, including commercial operators, government agencies, and space organizations, with a backlog exceeding $1 billion. The company has seen significant revenue growth, with trailing twelve-month revenue projected to exceed $600 million.