RocketLab's Peter Beck talks 50th launch, defence contracts, and looking towards Mars

In May 2017, Rocket Lab launched its first rocket into space.

Over the last seven years, the company has grown to become a powerhouse in the global aerospace industry, and has driven the growth of New Zealand’s space sector.

The company’s astronomical success has seen founder Peter Beck receive a knighthood in the recent King’s Birthday Honours.

Ahead of the company’s 50th launch, Beck joins The Front Page to discuss how far he plans the company to soar – and why the sky isn’t the limit for New Zealand.

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