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Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB) Capital Expenditures

The capex for Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB) is $156.28 Million with a year-over-year change of +132.94%. Capital Expenditures (CapEx) represents spending on physical assets like property, plant, equipment, and technology infrastructure. It's the investment in the company's future productive capacity.

RKLB CapEx Chart

RKLB CapEx
$156.28M+542.72% 20Y
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Current CapEx

$156.28M

$156.28 Million

Year-over-Year Change

+132.94%

vs. $67.09M prior year

Historical Data

7

Years of data available

Annual CapEx History

YearCapExYoY Change% Change
2025$156.28M+$89.19M+132.94%
2024$67.09M+$12.39M+22.64%
2023$54.71M+$12.29M+28.99%
2022$42.41M+$16.71M+65.03%
2021$25.70M+$578,000+2.30%
2020$25.12M+$805,000+3.31%
2019$24.32M
Data as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026

About Rocket Lab USA, Inc.

Headquartered in Long Beach, California, Rocket Lab USA, Inc. is a prominent aerospace firm established in 2006. This company delivers a comprehensive suite of space-related services and hardware, primarily catering to the space and defense industries. Their operations encompass orbital launch capabilities, advanced spacecraft engineering and construction, production of various spacecraft components, and sophisticated on-orbit management services, including full constellation management. Rocket Lab is known for developing and producing a range of launch vehicles, from small to medium-class rockets. Key products include the highly successful Electron small orbital launch vehicle and the versatile Photon satellite platforms, both of which they design, manufacture, and market. Furthermore, the company is actively developing the larger Neutron launch vehicle, capable of carrying 8-ton payloads. Beyond manufacturing, they also conduct remote launch operations and craft specialized components and subsystems for both their Photon spacecraft family and the broader commercial spacecraft market. Their diverse clientele spans commercial enterprises, major aerospace contractors, and governmental entities.

Long Beach, CA
2,100 employees
Industrials / Aerospace & Defense
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
CEO
Sir Peter Beck