Rocket Lab, based in Long Beach, California, flies Electron, a small rocket for dedicated satellite launches from New Zealand and Virginia. Its larger, reusable Neutron is now expected to debut in 2027.
At a glance
| Price from | Custom |
| Best for | Small satellite operators needing a dedicated ride to a specific orbit |
From Rocket Lab's own website.
What stands out
- High launch rate for a small rocket
- Dedicated rides to custom orbits
Worth knowing
- Small payload capacity until Neutron flies
- Neutron debut delayed
How it ranks
Rocket Lab is ranked 2nd of 10 in Best Space Launch Companies (Lister Score 96.0).
#2 in Best Space Launch Companies · Lister Score 96.0
BryceTech counted 18 Rocket Lab orbital launches in 2025, the most of any company after SpaceX and China's CASC..
| Rank | Best Space Launch Companies | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SpaceX | 97.4 |
| 2 | Rocket Lab | 96.0 |
| 3 | CASC | 94.7 |
| 4 | Arianespace | 93.5 |
| 5 | Blue Origin | 92.3 |
| 6 | United Launch Alliance | 91.0 |
| 7 | Mitsubishi Heavy Industries | 89.7 |
| 8 | Firefly Aerospace | 88.4 |
| 9 | Avio | 87.1 |
| 10 | LandSpace | 85.8 |
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How does Rocket Lab rank on Lister?
Rocket Lab is ranked 2nd of 10 in Best Space Launch Companies (Lister Score 96.0).
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