Rocket Lab Photon

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company providing comprehensive space solutions, from launch services to complete spacecraft and satellite components. Founded in 2019, the company focuses on delivering reliable access to space for small to medium-sized satellites. Rocket Lab’s launch capabilities are anchored by the Electron rocket, currently the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket, offering both dedicated and rideshare launch options. Complementing its launch services is a family of configurable spacecraft, including the Photon spacecraft bus, designed for a range of mission profiles.

Beyond launch and spacecraft, Rocket Lab develops and manufactures critical satellite components such as star trackers, separation systems, and reaction wheels, as well as providing industry-leading flight and ground software with a cumulative 150+ years of operation in space. The company is also expanding its capabilities with the development of the Neutron launch vehicle, a medium-lift rocket designed for larger payloads and more ambitious missions.

Rocket Lab has demonstrated success serving both commercial and government customers, including a recent dedicated launch for the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and an upcoming launch for KAIST. The company is actively innovating in areas like responsive space solutions and high-efficiency space solar power, with its technology currently powering over 1,000 satellites in orbit.

Through this vertically integrated approach, Rocket Lab aims to accelerate access to space and provide customers with tailored, end-to-end solutions for their satellite missions.