OUR MISSION IS TO
REMOVE BARRIERS TO
COMMERCIAL SPACE
What We Do
Rocket Lab’s mission is to remove the barriers to commercial space by providing frequent launch opportunities to low Earth orbit. Since its creation in 2006 by Peter Beck, Rocket Lab has delivered a range of complete rocket systems and technologies for fast and affordable payload deployment.
Rocket Lab is a private company, with major investors including Khosla Ventures, Bessemer Venture Partners, Data Collective, Promus Ventures, Lockheed Martin and K1W1.
We've assembled a team
of the brightest talents
Board of Directors
Peter Beck
CEO, CTO, Founder
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Sven Strohband
Khosla Ventures
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David Cowan
Bessemer Venture Partners
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Scott Smith
COO, Iridium Satellites
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Matt Ocko
Data Collective
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Rocket Lab Executive Leadership
Peter Beck
CEO, CTO, Founder
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Bradley Schneider
EVP - USA
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Shaun O'Donnell
VP - Global Operations
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Shane Fleming
VP - USA Operations
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Lachlan Matchett
VP - Propulsion
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Shaun D'Mello
VP - Launch
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Rocket Lab is a privately funded company





