Rocket Lab

Basics

• A Commercial Space Company
• main focus is on small launches such as cubesats etc, that do not need a heavy launch vehicle, but instead a cheap way to get small payloads "up there"
• Uses a largely 3D Printed Engine, the Rocket Lab Rutherford Engine
• Will be reusable soon, and does so via a unique helicopter catching method
• Is one of the smallest orbital rockets
• Is also going for a rapid launch shedual
• Shows even lower than Spacex\X levels of space technology can work and be profitable

See Also

• Rocket Lab Rutherford Engine

Useful Links

• Their Main Website
• Their Introductory Video