Rocket Lab's Electron is the second-most-launched US orbital rocket after Falcon 9. Peter Beck, Neutron, Photon, and the plan to challenge SpaceX in medium lift.
Rocket Lab's Electron has flown 50+ missions and the company is now profitable. Neutron, Archimedes engines, HASTE hypersonics, and why Peter Beck's bet is paying off.
Launch costs in 2025 compared: Falcon 9 at $2,700/kg, Electron, Ariane 6, and Starship's promised 10x drop. Shuttle was $54,000/kg — here's what actually changed.
