Rocket Lab articles


RocketLab's Ascent: An IT Analogy for the Space Economy

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September 17, 2024
RocketLab's Ascent: An IT Analogy for the Space Economy

Original deep dive: The space economy isn't exactly straightforward, and its commercial development is still pretty new. You can't just wing it—you have to dive deep.

Rocket Lab: One Step Closer to Unlocking “The Keys to Space”

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December 1, 2024
Rocket Lab: One Step Closer to Unlocking “The Keys to Space”

Q3 2024 update: with a growing reputation, advanced production capabilities, and strategic partnerships, Rocket Lab is solidifying its position as a leader in the evolving space industry, moving ever closer to unlocking “the keys to space.”

Rocket Lab: Neutron is my thesis’ single point of failure

Rocket Lab: Neutron is my thesis’ single point of failure

Rocket Lab closed out 2024 with a phenomenal Q4, delivering financial and operational results that cement its leadership in the rapidly evolving space industry.

The company achieved a record-breaking annual revenue of $436 million, a robust 78% increase over 2023, with Q4 contributing $132 million—representing a staggering 121% year-over-year growth and a 26% sequential jump from Q3.

Rocket Lab: Increasing the Asymmetry

Rocket Lab: Increasing the Asymmetry

blasted into Q1 2025 with $122.6 million in revenue, a 32.1% year-over-year surge, driven by an increase in launches (from 4 to 5) and Space Systems growth, particularly from the SDA satellite manufacturing contract and component businesses. However, revenue dipped 7.4% quarter-over-quarter due to lower ASP (Average Selling Price) for Electron launche…