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Rocket Lab USA logo Rocket Lab USA vs Space Forge Manufactures advanced semiconductor materials and alloys in microgravity using reusable, returnable satellite platforms for return to Earth Space Forge logo
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Rocket Lab USA Space Forge
Founded 2006 2018
Headquarters Long Beach, California, USA Florida
Type public private
Status operating operating
Employees 1,627 64
Total funding $51.2M
Latest round Series A
Sectors Launch Services, Satellite Components & Subsystems, Satellite Manufacturing In-Space Manufacturing, Satellite Components & Subsystems, Satellite Manufacturing
Products listed 16 4
Federal contracts 1 ($7.0M)
Launches 130 (65%)
Leaders listed Sir Peter Beck, Adam Spice, Frank Klein Joshua Western, Andrew Bacon, Michelle Flemming
News mentions 0 43
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FREQUENTLY ASKED

How do Rocket Lab USA and Space Forge compare?

Both companies work in Satellite Components & Subsystems, Satellite Manufacturing. Rocket Lab USA was founded in 2006 and Space Forge in 2018.

Which is larger, Rocket Lab USA or Space Forge?

Rocket Lab USA reports the larger workforce, with 1,627 employees versus 64.

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

Rocket Lab USA has been awarded more, with $7.0M across 1 awards.

Which has more launches, Rocket Lab USA or Space Forge?

Rocket Lab USA leads with 130 tracked launches (65% success rate).

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