RKLBRocket Lab+Neutron.DevLUNRIntuitive+IM-2.LandingASTSAST Space+BlueBird.DeployPLPlanet Labs+Pelican.LaunchBKSYBlackSky+Gen-3.LiveSPIRSpire+100.SatsRDWRedwire+ISM.ModuleIRDMIridium+IoT.ExpandVSATViasat+ViaSat-3.LiveSPACEXSpaceX+Starship.V3FUND.YTD2025-26$12B+.Raised
Companies / Rocket Lab (Space Systems)

Rocket Lab (Space Systems)

Rocket Lab's Space Systems division designs and manufactures spacecraft and components, including the Photon satellite bus and reaction wheels, separation systems, and star trackers used by third-party satellite manufacturers. The CAPSTONE lunar mission demonstrated Photon's deep-space capability.

Founded
2006
Headquarters
Long Beach, CA
CEO
Peter Beck
Headcount
N/A (Rocket Lab division)
Total Funding
N/A (Rocket Lab division)
Latest Valuation
N/A (RKLB subsidiary)
Status
subsidiary

Products

Photon spacecraft busStar trackerReaction wheelsSolar panels
https://rocketlabusa.com/space-systems/

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