RocketLab

Rocket Lab is a private aerospace company founded in 2006 by Peter Beck, based in Long Beach, California. It focuses on providing small satellite launch services to orbit, catering to the growing demand for deploying small and medium-sized payloads into space. Rocket Lab’s flagship vehicle is the Electron rocket, designed specifically for delivering small satellites into low Earth orbit (LEO).

Fun fact: Rocket Lab's Electron rocket is nicknamed “The World's First Commercial Rocket to Reach Orbit,” which it achieved in 2018, marking a significant milestone for private space companies!