The future of the space industry may look a lot like its past, or so Peter Beck, founder and CEO, believes Rocket laboratory. At TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 in San Francisco, he will explain how vertically integrated space companies will (once again) be the big winners in this evolving space economy.
Rocket Lab started out as a launch services company, and in June it launched its 50th Electron rocket, making it the fastest company ever to reach 50 launches. But Beck – Sir Peter, in fact – decided early on that the company should expand beyond this difficult and competitive side of the industry.
Growing and constantly redefining the company has been complex and expensive, but they are now approaching their ambition of being able to handle almost every aspect of space operations, from satellite design to manufacturing to launch and operational support. Just don’t call it Prime.
Sir Peter has been a guest at Disrupt and other TechCrunch events over the years, and has always candidly shared his thoughts – including sharing his journey from being a cash-strapped, soot-smeared rocket monkey to becoming a space mogul. It’s full of lessons that any startup, space-related or otherwise, can learn from.
You’ll need to show up early to find a spot and catch him on the Space Stage, Monday, October 28, when he’s actually interviewed about how the next five years will be both familiar and very different from the past decade or two.
About TechCrunch Disrupt 2024
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We can’t wait to hear from more space leaders at this year’s show. Buy your tickets here.