HQ Function

Serves as the primary corporate office, housing executive leadership, engineering teams, mission management, and advanced manufacturing for launch vehicles (Electron stages) and Photon spacecraft.

Notable Features:

State-of-the-art manufacturing facilities for rocket production, clean rooms for satellite assembly, and a mission operations center. The facility has expanded significantly to accommodate Neutron development.

Work Culture:

Fast-paced, innovative, and mission-driven, reflecting its startup roots combined with the rigor required for space operations. Emphasis on vertical integration and rapid iteration.

HQ Significance:

Strategically located in Southern California's aerospace hub, providing access to talent, suppliers, and key customers, including NASA and the U.S. Space Force. Its expansion signifies Rocket Lab's growth and commitment to increasing launch cadence and capabilities.

Values Reflected in HQ: Innovation, speed, efficiency, and a commitment to making space more accessible are reflected in the design and operation of the headquarters.

Location:

Rocket Lab supports global space operations through its launch services from New Zealand and the USA, satellite design and manufacturing in the USA and New Zealand, and spacecraft component production facilities in the USA (California, New Mexico, Colorado) and Canada (Toronto). They also have business development and support staff in key regions to serve a worldwide customer base across commercial and government sectors.

Street Address:

3881 N Lakewood Blvd

City:

Long Beach

State/Province:

California

Country:

USA