155 - Unhinged Planetary Desire (with Peter Beck, CEO of Rocket Lab)

Jun 14, 2024

Rocket Lab's Peter Beck joins the hosts to discuss rocket bikes, challenges in rocket engineering, Neutron rocket program infrastructure, material choices, and planetary protection requirements for missions to Mars, Venus, and the Moon. They reflect on being observed by a journalist and industry recognition, naming Rocket Lab, and historical naming strategies.

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Discussions on Wine and Craft Beer

Experience of Riding a Rocket Bike Courier

Reflections on Being Observed by a Journalist and Industry Recognition

Neutron Rocket Program Infrastructure and Material Choices

10:32 • 10min

Challenges and Innovations in Rocket Engineering

20:22 • 25min

Naming Rocket Lab and Historical Naming Strategy Discussion

Planetary Protection Requirements and Rocket Engineering

47:03 • 15min