Rocket Lab’s electronic rocket lands at the California Science Center

LONG BEACH, California, June 24, 2024–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “The Company”), a global leader in launch services and space systems, has donated one of its Electron rockets to the Space Center’s Samuel Oschin California Science Center Expansion Project and Spatial.

Available to the public now, Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket will be on temporary display at the California Science Center Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center Work in progress gallery, providing a preview of the new facilities and plans for the future Air and Space Center. Electron’s inclusion in the exhibition will mark the first time the public can see the historic rocket up close.

“We are proud to be included among the historic names of aerospace from Southern California at this exhibition,” said Rocket Lab founder and CEO Peter Beck. “Our mission is to make access to space accessible to everyone, and we hope Electron’s involvement will inspire future STEM leaders.”

Electron is one of the most prolific launch vehicles in the world, having completed 50 launches from sites in New Zealand and Virginia, USA. Electron is the world’s first carbon composite orbital launch vehicle and the first to use 3D printed engines. The Electron is equipped with 10 3-D printed Rutherford motors, designed and fabricated in Long Beach, California. Electron has delivered 190 in-orbit satellites to our customers across the commercial, civil, defense and academic sectors since Rocket Lab’s first launch in 2017.

+ About Rocket Lab

Rocket Lab is a global leader in launch and space systems. Rocket Lab’s Electron launch vehicle is the second most frequent rocket launched in the US each year and has sent more than 172 satellites into orbit for commercial and government partners, including NASA, the US Air Force, DARPA and No. Rocket Lab also offers proven hypersonic suborbital launch capabilities with its HASTE launch vehicle. Building on Electron’s deep heritage, Rocket Lab is developing Neutron, an advanced 13-ton payload class, reusable launch vehicle tailored for constellation deployment and interplanetary missions. Rocket Lab is also a leading supplier of advanced satellites, flight-proven subsystems and spacecraft components. At a component level, Rocket Lab spacecraft technology includes space solar power, composite structures, flight software, star trackers, feedback wheels, separation systems and more. Rocket Lab’s satellite technology and components have been integrated into more than 1,700 satellite missions worldwide. www.rocketlabusa.com.

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+ About the California Science Center

The California Science Center is a dynamic destination where families, adults and children can explore the wonders of science through interactive exhibits, live demonstrations, innovative programs and amazing films. The California Science Center and IMAX Theater are located in historic Exposition Park west of the Harbor (110) Freeway at 700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles. Open daily from 10:00 to 17:00

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