Verified Nov 2026
Batteries & E-Mobility
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Auckland, Auckland
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Since 2006
Rocket Lab is a space and aerospace company headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, founded in 2006. It is estimated to have between 1,000 and 5,000 employees and revenue in the $500 million to $1 billion range. The company is privately held and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, military-defense, renewable-energy, industrial-equipment, and aerospace industries. In August 2026 it was selected by the U.S. Space Force for a space data network, according to the record.
Rocket Lab at a glance
Revenue
$500M-1B
Est. band
Employees
1,000-5,000
Founded
2006
Headquarters
Auckland, Auckland
Certifications
AS9100 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 · ISO/TS 16949 · Nadcap
Import activity
137
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Military & Defense
Renewable Energy
Industrial Equipment
Aerospace
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
137
Named foreign suppliers
24
Top origins
New Zealand · Germany · India · Mexico
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Rocket Lab.
What this tells a buyer
No customs or trade shipment data was found for the company, and the most recent reported development is its selection by the U.S. Space Force for a space data network in August 2026.
The company holds AS9100, ISO 14001, ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949, and Nadcap certifications, and its listed product categories include machining, composite, sheet metal, assembly, tooling, and PCB items.
The company is privately held, and its estimated revenue band places it among mid-sized firms in its sector.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
20 years in operation (founded 2006).
Holds AS9100, ISO 14001, ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949, Nadcap certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Rocket Lab is a space and aerospace company headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, founded in 2006. It is estimated to have between 1,000 and 5,000 employees and revenue in the $500 million to $1 billion range. The company is privately held and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, military-defense, renewable-energy, industrial-equipment, and aerospace industries. In August 2026 it was selected by the U.S. Space Force for a space data network, according to the record.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 2006 |
Headquarters | Auckland, Auckland |
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Revenue | $500M-1B (estimated) |
Primary capability | Batteries & E-Mobility |
Certifications | AS9100 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 · ISO/TS 16949 · Nadcap |
What Rocket Lab makes
The company holds AS9100, ISO 14001, ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949, and Nadcap certifications, and its listed product categories include machining, composite, sheet metal, assembly, tooling, and PCB items.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include LED, Semiconductor, Machining, Composite, Sheet Metal, Assembly, Tooling, Connector, PCB, Bearing (source: rocketlabcorp.com).
Certifications
Rocket Lab is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
AS9100 — rocketlabcorp.com
ISO 14001 — rocketlabcorp.com
ISO 9001 — rocketlabcorp.com
ISO/TS 16949 — rocketlabcorp.com
Nadcap — rocketlabcorp.com
Trade and customs footprint
No customs or trade shipment data was found for the company, and the most recent reported development is its selection by the U.S. Space Force for a space data network in August 2026. US customs bill-of-lading records list 137 inbound shipments across 24 foreign suppliers, with top origins including New Zealand · Germany · India · Mexico.
Latest developments
2026-09-30 — Rocket Lab Secures Largest-Ever Electron Commercial Deal: 20-Launch Contract for Synspective | Wed, 09/30/2026 - 19:00 (rocketlabcorp.com)
2026-08-18 — Space Force Selects Rocket Lab For Space Data Network (globenewswire.com)
2026-08-10 — Rocket Lab Establishes Rocket Lab Germany to Deliver Sovereign Space Capabilities to Europe | Mon, 08/10/2026 - 16:15 (rocketlabcorp.com)
2026-08-04 — Rocket Lab Awarded $397 Million Contract to Build and Launch Flatellites for U.S. Space Force’s Space-Based Airborne Moving Target Indicator Program | Tue, 08/04/2026 - 19:16 (rocketlabcorp.com)
2026-05-07 — Rocket Lab To Acquire Robotics Leader Motiv Space Systems | Thu, 05/07/2026 - 16:13 (rocketlabcorp.com)
2026-04-14 — Rocket Lab Completes Mynaric Acquisition, Adding Laser Optical Communications To Growing Space Systems Portfolio | Tue, 04/14/2026 - 16:05 (rocketlabcorp.com)
Company details
The company is privately held, and its estimated revenue band places it among mid-sized firms in its sector. Rocket Lab was founded in 2006, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in Auckland, Auckland. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 20 years in operation (founded 2006). Holds AS9100, ISO 14001, ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949, Nadcap certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Rocket Lab make?
Rocket Lab is a space and aerospace company headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, founded in 2006. It is estimated to have between 1,000 and 5,000 employees and revenue in the $500 million to $1 billion range. The company is privately held and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, military-defense, renewable-energy, industrial-equipment, and aerospace industries. In August 2026 it was selected by the U.S. Space Force for a space data network, according to the record.
Where is Rocket Lab headquartered?
Rocket Lab is headquartered in Auckland, Auckland.
When was Rocket Lab founded?
Rocket Lab was founded in 2006.
How big is Rocket Lab?
Rocket Lab has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the $500M-1B range (estimated).
What certifications does Rocket Lab hold?
Rocket Lab lists AS9100 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 · ISO/TS 16949 · Nadcap on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Rocket Lab import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 137 inbound shipments for Rocket Lab, with top origins including New Zealand · Germany · India · Mexico.
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Location & contact
Phone
'+1 714-465-5737
Certification
AS9100 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 · ISO/TS 16949 · Nadcap
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