Starship Children’s Hospital

Starship Children's Hospital, located in Auckland, New Zealand, is the country's first dedicated children's hospital, providing a wide range of specialized medical, surgical, cardiac, and mental health services for children and young people throughout New Zealand and the South Pacific. While not directly involved in space activities, the hospital has indirectly benefited from the space industry through fundraising efforts, such as Rocket Lab's 2020 launch that raised money for Starship's Paediatric Intensive Care Unit. Starship operates as a major teaching center and focuses on family-centered care in a child-friendly environment, with services provided in inpatient, outpatient, and community settings. The hospital is associated with approximately 45 outreach clinics throughout the country.