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With over 50 Electron missions for NASA, the U.S. Space Force, and commercial clients, Beck has built Rocket Lab into the world's second most prolific commercial launch provider — now pushing further with the reusable, medium-lift Neutron rocket.
Peter Beck is Founder and CEO of Rocket Lab, a publicly traded aerospace company that is the second most prolific commercial launch provider after SpaceX.
Originally from New Zealand, Beck built Rocket Lab's U.S. headquarters in Long Beach, California, and listed the company on NASDAQ. Rocket Lab's Electron rocket has completed over 50 successful missions for NASA, the U.S. Space Force, and commercial customers. The company is now developing the larger reusable Neutron rocket.
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