Mission
Opening access to space to improve life on Earth — from reliable launch to complete spacecraft, components, and software.
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Rocket Lab
Orbit, from a paddock in Māhia.
Auckland, New Zealand (NZ manufacturing hub; global HQ Long Beach, California, US) · aerospace · deep tech · 2,600+ employees globally; 700+ in Auckland, NZ (as of 2025) · founded 2006rocketlabcorp.com
The people behind it
Peter Beck — founder
A self-taught engineer who left school at 17 for an apprenticeship at Fisher & Paykel, he founded Rocket Lab in Auckland in 2006 after a U.S. trip convinced him small, low-cost rockets were a viable business.
Beginnings
Self-taught engineer Peter Beck founded Rocket Lab in Auckland in 2006 and made it the Southern Hemisphere's first private firm in space.
Why people join
Electron has launched 263+ satellites, 1,700+ satellites fly Rocket Lab tech, and a record $266M Space Force contract fuels growth.
The bigger picture
Affordable access to space powers climate monitoring, security, communication, and exploration to the Moon and beyond.
Open roles
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