Peter Beck, a self-taught engineer from New Zealand, is leading Rocket Lab in its quest to compete with industry titans like Elon Musk's SpaceX and Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin. The launch of their new 141-foot-tall rocket, Neutron, marks a significant step in Rocket Lab's growth within the space industry.
Elon Musk announced that SpaceX's revenue is projected to reach nearly $16 billion in 2025, driven by its busy rocket-launch business and the growth of its Starlink satellite division. This growth positions SpaceX to exceed NASA's budget by 2026, highlighting the company's significant role in the commercial space sector.