Rocket Lab
Smallsat launch services
Public since 2021 (NASDAQ: RKLB): kept in the directory for the record. Rocket Lab operates in the launch sector of the space industry, is headquartered in United States, was founded in 2006, raised $215M (Series C+), employs 201-500 people.
Rocket Lab at a glance
| Status | Graduatedchecked August 2026Public since 2021 (NASDAQ: RKLB): kept in the directory for the record. |
|---|---|
| Sector | Launch |
| Headquarters | United States |
| Founded | 2006 |
| Stage | Series C+ |
| Disclosed funding | $215M |
| Team size | 201-500 |
| Website | rocketlabusa.com |
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Timeline & funding
- December 2025Achievement
- May 2022Achievement
- January 2022Company
- August 2021Company
- March 2021Product
- 2018FundingSeries E raise and second successful Electron orbital launch
- 2017FundingSeries D raise
- 2017Achievement"It's A Test" successful Electron launch
- 2015AchievementDetails shared on 3D printing technology
- 2015AchievementSite selected in Mahia, New Zealand
- 2014FundingSeries B raise
- 2013FundingSeries A raise
- 2013ProductElectron announced
- 2011ProductInstant Eyes released
- 2010AchievementProof of concept monopropellant
- 2009AchievementATEA 1 launched
- 2006CompanyRocket Lab founded
Mission
The satellites of today are getting smaller, doing more and costing less – and thousands of them need to get on orbit. Small satellites have been promised frequent, reliable and affordable dedicated launch for decades. Rocket Lab aims to deliver on this with a tailored, responsive launch service operating right now.
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