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Rocket Lab is an American aerospace manufacturer and small satellite launch service provider that specializes in delivering affordable, efficient access to space for small payloads. Founded in 2006 by New Zealander Peter Beck, Rocket Lab is best known for its Electron rocket, a lightweight, customizable launch vehicle designed to carry small satellites into orbit. The company has pioneered rapid, flexible, and cost-effective satellite launches, catering to both commercial and governmental clients. In addition to its Electron rocket, Rocket Lab is developing a larger rocket called Neutron, aimed at launching more significant payloads, and expanding its operations to satellite manufacturing and space systems. With its launch facilities in New Zealand and the U.S., Rocket Lab plays a key role in democratizing access to space.