Peter Beck, Founder, CEO, and CTO of Rocket Lab returns to the show to talk about how the industry is dealing with the pandemic, and to update us on their busy past few months, including their acquisition of Sinclair Interplanetary, flying missions to the Moon and beyond, and their work towards reusability.

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Topics

• Peter Beck (@Peter_J_Beck) | Twitter
• Rocket Lab | Frequent and reliable access launch is now a reality | Rocket Lab
• Rocket Lab (@RocketLab) | Twitter
• Rocket Lab - YouTube
• Episode T+138: Peter Beck, Founder of Rocket Lab - Main Engine Cut Off
• Rocket Lab executive says company is well positioned to weather crisis - SpaceNews.com
• Rocket Lab Expands Footprint with New Long Beach Headquarters and Production Complex | Rocket Lab
• Rocket Lab to Acquire Satellite Hardware Manufacturer Sinclair Interplanetary | Rocket Lab
• Sinclair Interplanetary
• Rocket Lab Selected by NASA to Launch Pathfinder Mission to the Moon | Rocket Lab
• Rocket Lab’s Electron Launch Vehicle Certified by NASA | Rocket Lab
• Rocket Lab Debuts Fully Autonomous Flight Termination System | Rocket Lab
• Rocket Lab Opens Launch Complex 2, Confirms U.S. Air Force Payload as First Electron Mission from U.S. Soil | Rocket Lab
• Rocket Lab launches milestone tenth mission, completes major success for reusable rocket program | Rocket Lab
• Rocket Lab Successfully Completes Electron Mid-Air Recovery Test   | Rocket Lab
• Rocket Lab to Launch Dedicated Mission for Japanese Space Industry Start-up Company Synspective | Rocket Lab

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