Rocket Lab Launch Complex 2

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company providing comprehensive space solutions, encompassing launch services, complete spacecraft development and manufacturing, and critical satellite components. The company operates Launch Complex 2 at Wallops Island, United States, focusing on providing dedicated and rideshare launch options for both commercial and government customers. Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket is currently the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket, and has successfully deployed payloads for organizations like the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and KAIST.

Beyond launch, Rocket Lab designs and manufactures a family of configurable spacecraft – Photon, Pioneer, Lightning, and Explorer – and provides essential satellite components including star trackers, separation systems, and reaction wheels. The company is also a leader in space solar technology, providing high-efficiency solar cells and CICs powering over 1,000 spacecraft. Furthermore, Rocket Lab offers industry-leading flight and ground software solutions with a cumulative 150 years of operational experience across more than 50 spacecraft.

Currently, Rocket Lab is expanding its capabilities with the development of Neutron, a medium-lift launch vehicle designed for 13-tonne payloads, and is also involved in hypersonic testing through the HASTE vehicle. This expansion aims to provide more versatile and cost-effective launch options for constellation deployment, cargo resupply, and interplanetary missions.

With over 240 satellites launched by Electron and more than 1,700 satellites on orbit utilizing Rocket Lab technology, the company positions itself as a key player in enabling access to space and accelerating responsive space solutions.