First Investment: 2016
EXIT - Nasdaq: RKLB
Rocket Lab is a full-service space company delivering launch services, spacecraft and satellite components, and on-orbit management. Its Electron rocket, with a 3D-printed engine, a reusable first stage, and a unique kick stage, has delivered more than 150 small satellites to orbit. The fully reusable Neutron rocket, currently in development, is designed to carry satellite megaconstellations, cargo, or humans into low-earth orbit, then land back at the launch pad.
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Rocket Lab raises $140M Series E, demonstrates back-to-back smallsat launches for revenue
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In The Media
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Rocket Lab leverages vertical integration to land $515M military satellite contract
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Rocket Lab’s Electron launch vehicle ‘fully’ booked next year, will resume flight as early as November-end
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Rocket Lab gives first look at plans for bigger, reusable Neutron rocket as it takes on SpaceX
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Rocket Lab acquires spaceflight software and mission simulation company ASI for $40M+
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The Verge
Rocket Lab tests key maneuver needed for reusability during 10th flight to space
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Rocket Lab Completes Major Milestone In Quest to Make Space More Accessible
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ars technica
Behind the scenes at the most beautiful, effective and reliable smallsat launch site…ever
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Rocket Lab completes its first commercial launch
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