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Planetary Systems Corporation

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Planetary Systems Corporation (PSC) is a manufacturer specializing in spacecraft separation systems and satellite dispensers. Their hardware ensures the safe attachment and release of satellites from rockets in space. Acquired by Rocket Lab in 2021, PSC's products are now a key part of Rocket Lab's Space Systems division, and have a 100% mission success rate across numerous launches with providers like Rocket Lab, SpaceX, and Arianespace, serving customers such as NASA, ISRO and JAXA.

commercialFounded 1998
Silver Spring, Maryland, United States
www.rocketlabusa.com/space-systems/separation-systems/
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Rocket Lab acquired Planetary Systems Corporation in 2021.

RelationshipsValue 4.0Aug 6, 2024Rocket Lab Introduces Next-Generation Satellite Dispenser

Rocket Lab will supply HawkEye 360 with separation systems produced by Planetary Systems Corporation following Rocket Lab’s acquisition of Planetary Systems Corporation in December 2021.

RelationshipsPlanValue 4.2Jan 25, 2023Rocket Lab Successfully Launches First Electron Mission from U.S. Soil

Rocket Lab will supply HawkEye 360 with separation systems produced by Planetary Systems Corporation.

RelationshipsValue 4.0Jan 25, 2023Rocket Lab Successfully Launches its First Electron Mission from U.S. Soil

Rocket Lab acquired Planetary Systems Corporation, a Maryland-based space hardware company, in December 2021.

RelationshipsValue 4.5Jan 25, 2023Rocket Lab Successfully Launches its First Electron Mission from U.S. Soil

Rocket Lab acquired Planetary Systems Corporation, a Maryland-based space hardware company, in December 2021.

RelationshipsValue 4.6Jan 24, 2023UPDATE: Rocket Lab’s 1st Launch from Wallops is a success as the Electron launch vehicle pushes three HawkEye 360 smallsats to orbit

Rocket Lab will supply HawkEye 360 with separation systems produced by Planetary Systems Corporation.

RelationshipsValue 4.0Jan 24, 2023UPDATE: Rocket Lab’s 1st Launch from Wallops is a success as the Electron launch vehicle pushes three HawkEye 360 smallsats to orbit

Rocket Lab acquired Planetary Systems Corporation, a Maryland-based space hardware company, in December 2021.

RelationshipsFinancialGeneralValue 4.0Nov 21, 2022Rocket Lab Announces First Electron Mission from Launch Complex 2 in Virginia

Rocket Lab will supply HawkEye 360 with separation systems produced by Planetary Systems Corporation.

RelationshipsValue 4.0Nov 21, 2022Rocket Lab Announces First Electron Mission from Launch Complex 2 in Virginia

Rocket Lab’s separation systems were designed by Planetary Systems Corp, which Rocket Lab acquired in 2021.

RelationshipsValue 4.5Nov 15, 2022Rocket Lab Awarded a Contract to Provide Separation Systems for SDA's Tranche 1 Transport Layer Satellites

Planetary Systems Corporation designed Rocket Lab’s separation systems, which Rocket Lab acquired in 2021.

RelationshipsCapabilityValue 4.0Nov 12, 2022Rocket Lab’s trilogy of projects…

Rocket Lab will supply HawkEye 360 with separation systems produced by Planetary Systems Corporation.

RelationshipsGeneralValue 4.5Nov 12, 2022Rocket Lab’s trilogy of projects…

Planetary Systems Corporation is a Maryland-based space hardware company acquired by Rocket Lab in December 2021.

RelationshipsValue 4.2Nov 12, 2022Rocket Lab’s trilogy of projects…

Rocket Lab will supply Lightband separation systems produced by its subsidiary Planetary Systems Corporation (PSC).

RelationshipsValue 4.0Nov 9, 2022Rocket Lab wins $14 million in contracts to supply hardware for U.S. military satellites

Planetary Systems Corporation is a Maryland-based supplier of separation systems and satellite dispensers that Rocket Lab acquired in 2021.

RelationshipsValue 4.2Nov 9, 2022Rocket Lab wins $14 million in contracts to supply hardware for U.S. military satellites

Rocket Lab will supply HawkEye 360 with separation systems produced by Planetary Systems Corporation.

RelationshipsValue 4.2Oct 13, 2022Rocket Lab’s Electron arrives at Wallops Launch Complex 2 for the firm’s 1st launch from Virginia

Planetary Systems Corporation is a Maryland-based space hardware company acquired by Rocket Lab in December 2021.

RelationshipsValue 4.2Oct 13, 2022Rocket Lab’s Electron arrives at Wallops Launch Complex 2 for the firm’s 1st launch from Virginia

Rocket Lab acquired Planetary Systems Corporation, a Maryland-based space hardware company, in December 2021.

RelationshipsValue 4.2Apr 19, 2022Rocket Lab Secures Multi-Launch Contract With HawkEye 360 — This Will Be The Company’s Baptismal Electron Launch From LC2 On Wallops Island, Virginia

Rocket Lab will supply HawkEye 360 with separation systems produced by Planetary Systems Corporation.

RelationshipsValue 4.0Apr 19, 2022Rocket Lab Secures Multi-Launch Contract With HawkEye 360 — This Will Be The Company’s Baptismal Electron Launch From LC2 On Wallops Island, Virginia

Rocket Lab acquired software developer ASI, satellite separation systems developer Planetary Systems Corporation, and solar panel and structures manufacturer SolAero in the fourth quarter of 2021.

RelationshipsValue 4.0Mar 1, 2022Rocket Lab launches Electron rocket, selects Virginia for Neutron factory

The SolAero acquisition follows Rocket Lab’s acquisition of ASI Aerospace LLC in October 2021, Planetary Systems Corporation in December 2021, and Sinclair Interplanetary in April 2020.

RelationshipsValue 3.8Jan 18, 2022Rocket Lab Completes Their Acquisition Of SolAero Holdings
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