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space-related event at the same time.

Does that matter for you guys?

What would you say is the biggest misconception about the space industry right now, something everyone believes, but that you believe isn't quite right or quite accurate?

What would you say is the most important problem that needs to be solved now for the space industry if we want to continue progressing, continue to understand the universe?

Which problem is maybe the most difficult but the most important that we need to solve?

I'm sure there are people who listen to this podcast who are interested in space and certainly a lot of young people who might want to work in the space industry, start a career, maybe even start a company in the space industry.

What would be your advice to those people who are interested in this industry but probably don't really know where to start?

Peter Beck is the founder, president, and chief executive officer of Rocket Labs.

Since founding the company in 2006, he has transformed it into a global leader in developing and launching advanced rockets, satellites, and spacecraft.

He has served on Rocket Labs' board of directors and as its president and CEO since July 2013, and was appointed chairman of the board in May 2021.

Peter, really appreciate your time.

Thank you so much.

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