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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:Company
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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6
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Rocket_Lab_USA,_Inc.
gptkb:Rocket_Lab_Ltd.
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gptkbp:acquisition
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Vector Launch
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gptkbp:ceo
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gptkb:Peter_Beck
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gptkbp:collaborations
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Various universities for research
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gptkbp:community_engagement
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STEM education initiatives
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gptkbp:competitors
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gptkb:Space_X
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gptkbp:contract
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gptkb:National_Reconnaissance_Office
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gptkbp:customer_base
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Commercial and government clients
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gptkbp:debut_year
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November 2018
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gptkbp:developer
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Advanced rocket engines
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gptkbp:employees
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over 500
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gptkbp:environmental_impact
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Focus on reducing carbon footprint
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gptkbp:events
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95%
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gptkbp:founded
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gptkb:2006
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gptkbp:founder
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gptkb:Peter_Beck
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gptkbp:future_plans
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Expand launch capabilities
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gptkbp:global_presence
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Operations in multiple countries
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gptkbp:governed_by
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gptkb:Brendan_O'_Reilly
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gptkbp:headquarters
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gptkb:Long_Beach,_California,_USA
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Rocket Lab New Zealand
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gptkbp:industry
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Aerospace
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gptkbp:investment
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$140 million in 2020 funding round
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gptkbp:ipo
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gptkb:2021
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gptkbp:launch_date
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January 20, 2018
12 launches per year
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gptkbp:launch_site
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Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand
Regularly publishes launch data
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gptkbp:launch_vehicle
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gptkb:Electron_rocket
Neutron rocket
150 kg to Low Earth Orbit
Small satellite launch vehicle
Electron rocket design improvements
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gptkbp:launched
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gptkb:2017
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gptkbp:market
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$5 million per launch
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gptkbp:media_coverage
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Frequent coverage in aerospace news.
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gptkbp:mission
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gptkb:Rideshare_missions
Over 100 satellites launched
To provide frequent and reliable access to space.
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gptkbp:notable_achievement
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First private company to reach orbit from New Zealand.
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gptkbp:partnership
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gptkb:United_States_Space_Force
gptkb:NASA
International Space Station missions
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gptkbp:research_and_development
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Active in propulsion technology
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gptkbp:revenue
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$70 million (2020)
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gptkbp:safety_record
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No major incidents reported
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gptkbp:specializes_in
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Space launch services
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gptkbp:supply_chain
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Local suppliers for components
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gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives
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Electron rocket reuse
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gptkbp:technology
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Photon satellite platform
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gptkbp:territory
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Opening facilities in the USA
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gptkbp:website
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rocketlabusa.com
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