Peter Beck

Peter Beck is a New Zealand entrepreneur and founder of Rocket Lab, an aerospace manufacturer and launch service provider. Before founding the company, Beck worked in various occupations and built rocket-powered contraptions.

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Final Boss: The CEO of the world’s biggest public pure-play space company has a plan to compete with SpaceX - New Zealander Peter Beck got his start as an apprentice building high-end dishwashers. Now he runs Rocket Lab USA.

Peter Beck built a $12 billion rocket company without a college degree—but has no desire to go to space: "It wouldn't 'be very enjoyable"

Peter Beck on his knighthood: 'A huge, humbling honour to get'

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Peter Beck pushes toward a Neutron debut in 2024, but acknowledges challenges

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