SPACE INDEX
CubeSpace logo CubeSpace Space-proven ADCS systems, sensors, and actuators for spacecraft up to 1 ton vs Rocket Lab USA Designs and manufactures small and medium-lift launch vehicles, satellites, and spacecraft components for commercial, civil, and defense customers Rocket Lab USA logo
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CubeSpace Rocket Lab USA
Founded 2014 2006
Headquarters Stellenbosch, South Africa Long Beach, California
Type private public
Status operating operating
Employees 65 1,627
Total funding $288M
Latest round Post IPO
Sectors Satellite Components & Subsystems, Satellite Manufacturing, Space Software & Mission Tools Launch Services, Satellite Components & Subsystems, Satellite Manufacturing
Products listed 7 16
Federal contracts 1 ($7.0M)
Launches 131 (64%)
Leaders listed Sir Peter Beck, Adam Spice, Frank Klein
News mentions 11 0
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FREQUENTLY ASKED
01

How do CubeSpace and Rocket Lab USA compare?

Both companies work in Satellite Components & Subsystems, Satellite Manufacturing. CubeSpace was founded in 2014 and Rocket Lab USA in 2006.
02

Which is larger, CubeSpace or Rocket Lab USA?

Rocket Lab USA reports the larger workforce, with 1,627 employees versus 65.
03

Which has more US federal contracts, CubeSpace or Rocket Lab USA?

Rocket Lab USA has been awarded more, with $7.0M across 1 awards.
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Which has more launches, CubeSpace or Rocket Lab USA?

Rocket Lab USA leads with 131 tracked launches (64% success rate).

Numbers refresh on every render against the live Space Index database. Federal contract data from USAspending.gov; launches from LaunchLibrary2.