Rocket Lab
Constellation area |
Internet, ? |
Constellation info |
Longer-term goal is to build out Rocket Lab's own infrastructure in orbit and integrate all into one platform to provide data and services down on Earth.
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Constellation state |
Unknown |
Launched satellites |
0 |
Planned satellites |
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Form factor |
Microsat, ? |
Manufacturer |
In-house |
First launch |
? |
Schedule tracking |
Unknown "2015" |
Notes |
- Less than $100m on development and a total of $180m to date including building 3 launch pads, 4 acres of production facilities, 2 mission controls, 14 flights and accounting for my mission to Venus.
- Electron started development around 2013 as per "When The Heavens Went on Sale" by Ashlee Vance.
- Peter Beck "It is true that you have to add a lot of extra hardware to recover a complete stage but as long as you get it back…. it’s kind of free every time thereafter." 2020-04-19.
- ROCKET LAB CEO WANTS TO BUILD A SATELLITE CONSTELLATION — BUT DON’T CALL IT STARLINK, 2021-03-09.
- Rocket Lab to Launch Three Dedicated Electron Missions for Earth Imaging Company Synspective.
- Rocket Lab expands Colorado facilities, prepares for busy launch year.
- Reusable Electron: Analysis of progress toward the world’s first reusable commercial small rocket. SmallSat 2022.
- Rocket Lab reconsidering mid-air recovery of Electron boosters, SpaceNews, 2023-03-01.
- Rocket Lab Announces Closing of Upsized Offering of $355 Million Convertible Senior Notes, 2024-02-07.
- Trinity Capital Inc. Provides $120 Million Equipment Financing to Rocket Lab, 2024-02-21.
- Rocket Lab pushes back Neutron debut to 2025, SpaceNews, 2024-05-07.
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Photos |
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Photo source |
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Logo |
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Name |
Rocket Lab |
Oneliner |
Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering reliable launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, satellite components, flight software, and more.
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Funding |
$1.2B+ |
Public |
Traded |
Location |
US, New Zealand |
Created |
2006 |
Socials |
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Last modified: 2024-06-11