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Rocket Lab

Also Known As RKLB (Nasdaq ticker)
United States, Private Company

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A publicly traded aerospace manufacturer and launch service provider founded by Peter Beck in 2006, headquartered in Long Beach, California. Its Electron orbital rocket launches small satellites and is the most frequently flown small-lift launch vehicle in operation worldwide.

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Private aerospace company 1
Founded Year
2006 1
Headquarters
Long Beach, California, United States 1
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1. Wikipedia (space and spaceflight articles)
Wikimedia FoundationRocket Lab, lead section
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Rocket Lab Corporation is a publicly traded aerospace manufacturer and launch service provider. Its Electron orbital rocket launches small satellites and has successfully completed over 75 missions as of January 2026, making it the most prolific small-lift launch vehicle in operation globally.
1. Wikipedia (space and spaceflight articles)
Wikimedia FoundationRocket Lab, infobox
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Founded: June 2006 | Headquarters: Long Beach, California, U.S. | Type: Public company
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Wikimedia FoundationRocket Lab, infobox (traded as)
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Traded as Nasdaq: RKLB
1. Wikipedia (space and spaceflight articles)
Wikimedia FoundationOperates: Electron, Electron (rocket) article, overview
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