Rocket Lab CEO on the new space race: ‘It’s getting exciting’

Rocket Lab CEO on the new space race: ‘It’s getting exciting’

Rocket Lab’s pivot from small launch darling to serious SpaceX competitor is about to be tested. The Long Beach, California-based company has already sent 12 of its light-lift Electron rockets into space in 2025, carrying payloads for commercial and government customers, with several more planned before the end of the year from its Virginia and New Zealand launch sites. But the next several months are pivotal, as Rocket Lab races to bring its ne…