A chat with Rocket Lab's CEO Peter Beck about Neutron, Electron recovery and Rocket Lab's future!

[@MrGoh-xc6es]

OMG ITS BEEN A WHILE SINCE WE HAD A TIM DODD INTERVIEW! THANK YOU!!

[@suborbitalpada6609]

theres another 1 with elon litteraly infront of sn11,it was leaked on twitter.

[@bigfactsbigstacks6261]

@@suborbitalpada6609 link? Edit: After a little bit of searching that photo was a render. There has not been an interview since the last one.

[@MAGGOT_VOMIT]

Tim: "I ....I just can't get over Elon tryna kill me and constantly changing his cell number" (sniff) Peter Beck: "Big wocket go BOOM!!" {0.o}

[@I-0-0-I]

It's Tim at his finest!

[@coolfred9083]

@@suborbitalpada6609 Really? Where?

[@alexbartle3084]

Peter seems like a really nice guy. He has genuine passion for what he does. Which other CEO has eaten a hat? That’s dedication.

[@marsbar7099]

Haha true

[@ethannape2699]

There’s nobody like him in this business. One could make the argument that Elon musk has some of the same traits as him, but there truly isn’t anyone as awesome and genuine as Peter Beck.

[@rodrigoagosto6996]

@@ethannape2699 They have the exact same attitude and dedication, only difference is that one eats hats and the other loves doge coin

[@JohnnyWednesday]

Yeah really lovely man :) Elon isn't horrible or anything - but he's kinda... on the spectrum and doesn't fully understand smiling - he should definitely get Gwynne to do more of the interviews ;)

[@ethannape2699]

@@JohnnyWednesday yeah he’s a bit socially awkward. You can tell how excited he gets when people interview him about stuff he’s interested in like starship.

[@seffundoos]

Peter is such a relatable bloke. Love companies run by enthusiastic engineers and not bland, boring, and innovation stifling MBAs

[@jimjimsandburg2754]

Hope he is not a two stoke bloke! Never been to England, but I used to read Andy Capp.

[@KatharineOsborne]

‘Just nerd talk’ yes that is what I am here for.

[@dmeemd7787]

exactly! 😊

[@kondensat1285]

*jaaap* :P

[@noelleonard2498]

Peter beck bares a resounding resemblance to fortune feimster. 🤣

[@NeonNijahn]

Yes.... yes... let the nerd flow threw you. That's it!

[@benjaminmontenegro3423]

minute?

[@Ministock85h]

A man who started from humble beginnings, using old washing machine bits for home made rockets. Bit of number 8 wire ingenuity (the kiwi way) and Rocket Lab was formed. A company that treats every single one of its employees properly. Super proud to have been able to photograph each launch from L11 to now.

[@RarestAce]

This was a great interview and I love how you actually ask real questions unlike most others that do interviews. It's really awesome to see how much progress you've made since the early days of EDA. You are truly respected by the giants in this industry like Musk, Beck, Bruno, and Bridenstein it's just great to see and I hope even bigger things happen for you in the future.

[@BedbugGaming]

The signal to noise ratio is fantastic.

[@ane1315]

He respect himself and he's genuinely passionate about Space industry and knows his stuff also.

[@mr.boomguy]

And most importantly, letting them speak!

[@joannehart9624]

Peter Beck is such an amazing guy! I've loved every interview I've seen with him, and this interview sets a new high point.

[@user-xl4us7se9z]

You have 69 likes🤨😟😩😫

[@nisman1888]

Eager to see rocket lab recovering their booster!

[@rowland5951]

Booster recovery will be an industry standard soon.

[@GeekyBrian96]

If you aren't recovering you will not be able to survive when others are launching at a fraction of the price of you.

[@adamrezabek9469]

@@GeekyBrian96 SLS:

[@wisemanofsorts6068]

Beck: "The fewer engines the better." Starship Booster: "👀" 😂😂

[@JamecBond]

That's exactly what I was thinking

[@_mikolaj_]

That is kinda true, less engines, less failure points. Like, to have engine out capability you don't need 30 engines

[@beck99o]

you kinda need quite a few more engines to lift 150tons as opposed to 8tons. \_O_/

[@urepthor]

I mean he also said, if you want to land propulsively, more engines are better, so it's all about striking a balance. Falcon 9 already technically has "Too many engines" that's why they need to "hover slam" to land. I'm pretty sure spaceX knows what they are doing. 😃

[@leogacitua1926]

Based on starship static fires, statistically around 10 raptors will need to be replaced every super heavy flight. Hopefully this gets sorted out.

[@zacvidyasagar8208]

From flight suit to legit interviewer. Love seeing your journey

[@devindykstra]

I do kinda miss the silly flight suit

[@MAGGOT_VOMIT]

Ya left out "Cringy one-sided bromance with Elon"

[@Ambicadu]

@@MAGGOT_VOMIT I think your Username says it all about you. Tim is the man!

[@MAGGOT_VOMIT]

@@Ambicadu wut?

[@Ambicadu]

@@MAGGOT_VOMIT Learn how to spell the English language, and stop being your own self described username. It is spelled What. Not Wut. But I guess Maggot Vomit doesn't know English.

[@senorbentina2745]

“don’t worry, this is just nerd talk now” Me: “that’s... why i’m here”

[@savagetackle66]

Tim "Cronkite" Dodd, my man! You have become the pre-eminent leader in spaceflight reporting and news! So happy for ya man! Been watching since the Russian flight suit days! Keep it up, my dude!

[@LeBoThBu]

Kind of insane how far you have come, good job and thanks for all the coverage

[@valentin7855]

The quality of the interview is 👍👌 The sound and the video is perfect, good job on that. Like always great interview and I love that you don't focus on your script for the questions. Thanks

[@mortenvajhj2117]

They already have a name for when electron flies I think the first neutron launch should be called “as long as it doesnt blow up”

[@highbornleek367]

Or it could be "This is, once again, another test"

[@RedOchsenbein]

"Tim will like this one" would be nice, too. :-D

[@raytan956]

@@highbornleek367 once again, up up and away

[@normvanduker9999]

Our world and our future is so much more interesting and exciting because of people like Peter Beck. I can't wait to see how Rocket Lab evolves and what it will accomplish in the coming years.

[@cam_fortin]

This feels like the first video in a really long time

[@FuelX]

He had to relax for a while after almost loosing his cameras 😆

[@shortnebel]

He's been in Texas working on his new studio ever since his car got totaled a couple months ago.

[@pascalarens2492]

His car got totaled ? 🐸

[@blobman1238]

@@pascalarens2492 yeah

[@FuelX]

I didnt know. When the debris fell on the field. He must have thought. Oh no, not again !

[@dorianbural]

Great interview Tim, and thanks for your time Peter. These EA interviews are probably my favorite. You always push Peter with some specific questions and I can't thank you enough. I've learned a lot, and you two really peak my curiosity. Great job on Electron, and good luck on Neutron!

[@jonathanmoothart8038]

I’d just like to take a moment to appreciate that one of the best space communicators out there is also an absolutely bomb composer

[@oystercatcher943]

These interviews with Peter Beck are just the best. I absolutely love it when Peter shares thoughts about design and trade offs. Its absolutely clear he is confident and highly skilled. Many similar companies and engineers I know are not confident enough to be so open. I love the rapport you both have with each other

[@BenMcBethAviation]

Met Peter and Electron at the Auckland Big Boys Toys show back in 2015, unfortunately I was only 12 with very little knowledge of rocketry and very few questions to ask, but still - awesome guy to talk to! Go RKLB!

[@jasonplant5432]

Went to the Houston space center last weekend. LOVED it. It was almost surreal. Got into a fender bender. But not with a Tesla. Glad to see you again Mister Dodd. And this interview with is great.

[@lockstocknl]

Tim really is the gold standard when it comes to spaceflight related videos

[@adamrezabek9469]

Yes. Not-the-best (accualy, really poor) upload frequency, but unmached quality

[@ddandymann]

@@adamrezabek9469 Which is a good thing imo. There's heaps of channels with generic space news that upload constantly so Tim fills an important gap in the market for long form in depth content.

[@acanuck1679]

Thank you to both Tim Dodd and Peter Beck for this revealing and interesting discussion. I'm rooting for the Neutron development team; the concept looks very promising.

[@jorgedighero1325]

Excellent job with the interview Tim, I think you are definitely on your way to becoming the "Walter Cronkite" of Space News. I'm a big fan of your work. I work in the media industry on the tech side and I "do" understand the massive work that everything you do takes. All the success to you and your team.

[@onepiecepedia]

Peter makes me so proud to be Kiwi!! 🇳🇿 quick note : no we don't all have that thick of an accent... he's probably from the South that's why 😅

[@MikesTropicalTech]

"Yuss Tum, as you know..."

[@angelaford2989]

Aye? NZ is the only country in the world without an accent - Facts

[@Dovorans]

It's always fun to watch a rocket lab launch and hear them count down from "Tin"

[@MikesTropicalTech]

@@Dovorans Tin, noine, eat, siven, sex, foive...

[@onepiecepedia]

@@angelaford2989 chur!

[@Chriva]

Gotta love Peter. Such a sociable gentleman. Not to mention true to his words. :)

[@ddview3067]

Outstanding interview Tim. You have a gift, and what a great subject. Peter is really cool dude with a vision like someone else we all know.. Bravo

[@MysticalRaven3]

I absolutely adore Peter Beck.😍 I cannot wait until the launch from Wallops!! Hope it's sooner rather than later.

[@adamkatolik1633]

“Maybe there is something in the middle “ I heard enough!, hehehe

[@alexm922]

Applying for an internship at Rocket Lab, hopefully I get the job🤞

[@jimthefatjam2613]

All the best!

[@lewtscott3346]

Just keep telling them that you are a really KEEN worker (it's a Kiwi thing)!

[@mrshickadance6815]

did you get it?!

[@miroslavmilan]

Great interview! I love how genuine both were, not having to thread the needle but asking real questions and getting genuine answers.

[@TheCosmicGuy0111]

Honestly super refreshing content, not tired of starship but some variety would be nice more often.

[@1200Nickman]

Tim is back. Such a nice down to earth intervju. Loved it.

[@TexanUSMC8089]

Great interview. That's awesome that Rocket Lab takes the time to talk to the "little guys".

[@scorpio6587]

I could watch the two of you chat all day. Tim, you are SO GOOD AT THIS!

[@goldzilla77]

Nice one Tim it's good to see that you are more than just a spacex fan Thanks

[@davidbarnes4984]

What a great Interview, Peter Beck sounds like an amazing guy, I understand about 25% of the video's content, but I listened right till the end and wanting to know more.... Congrats guys

[@RotarySMP]

That was a good interview. You were well prepared and your questions were excellent.

[@andrewr8800]

OH MY GOD YES I NEEDED THIS INTERVIEW I'M SO HYPED RIGHT NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@alfonsrasmus4710]

He ate his hat After blending it In a a fairing half I like that man

[@beesod6412]

How can you not love Peter, most likeable person in the industry IMO, and I happen to love his humor! keep up the great work Tim, Your videos help keep my depression at bay.

[@D.Axtmann]

You two should make a podcast! Seriously! So pleasant and relaxing, to listen you two talking about rocket-science :D

[@TheAccidentalViking]

Peter has a job. ;) But I'm sure he'd be flattered.

[@D.Axtmann]

@@TheAccidentalViking Maybe he can step back and work part-time? 🤔

[@TheAccidentalViking]

@@D.Axtmann There is absolutely no reason for him to. You heard him. They're going public with their company. If he leaves, that stock offer will be a waste of time.

[@D.Axtmann]

@@TheAccidentalViking r/woooosh

[@TheAccidentalViking]

@@D.Axtmann Sarcasm doesn't travel well on the internet when it's not funny.

[@dermax_hd]

love it! two awesome people meeting up talking about really cool interesting stuff!

[@lewismassie]

Been waiting for this ever since the announcement

[@nailujk1]

Peter has such an easy to consume personality. RocketLab must be such a wonderful company to work in.

[@MrTrueshoe]

Nice to see you release a video! Love this stuff!

[@HankMeyer]

Tim, you should put these kinds of interviews out as a podcast in addition to a KZbin video. A podcast doesn't have to be regularly posted to attract subscribers and listeners. It's also an ideal format for this kind of interview, so people can listen on their commute offline.

[@kiwi_velonaut]

I can't wait to see an update on their plans for the Neutron.

[@PsychoMuffinSDM]

I just want to say that it is so cool that you just get to talk to people like this.

[@erc831]

Once i saw his shirt “they go up so fast” I cracked up

[@EveryoneWhoUsesThisTV]

Nice interview skillz Tim! Focused, good follow up questions.. etc Peter clearly knows his stuff too

[@illustriouschin]

$500 Wow I can't believe Peter Beck was able to get Tim Dodd for an interview!

[@dr4d1s]

Tim, you are doing a great job. I am always interested to hear what you have to say. Thank you for all your hard work. Walter Cronkite would be proud of you. Keep it up!

[@aksh_x_]

Finally!!! Thanks a lot Tim, also can't wait for the starship oneeeee

[@VladGritsevskiy]

Thanks, Tim! Videos like this one is the best part of your work! I bet they will be a "classic" one day

[@timgleason2527]

“In case you haven’t seen it” Tim, you know we’ve all watched it 5x by now.

[@danielarevalo5396]

Interviewing with Rocket Lab on Tuesday for a Thermal Engineering internship, wish me luck! :)

[@danielarevalo5396]

UPDATE: Got it!

[@LP-ow3kd]

@@danielarevalo5396 Congrats to you! So wonderdul!

[@eyezak_m]

Make sure you guys get a Patreon for Tim!

[@wolfes1126]

Hell no!!! He ain't getting a penny from me. He basically begs for Super Chats in every live feed.

[@ipreuss]

@@wolfes1126 I've never seen him begging for anything. Just being really grateful. And he actually always says that he prefers patreon over super chats.

[@wolfes1126]

@@ipreuss he keeps whining about sn11 doing damage to equipment so ppl would send more

[@n.lankly5427]

@@wolfes1126 Yeah because that equipment is 6,000-9,000 $. So he’s going to complain

[@judahdaveidatoy8626]

Tim , thank you for awesome interview with one of the Best CEO's, Peter!!! Go Rocket Lab!!!!

[@frederickstirnkorb3094]

There's a bunch of engineers in northern Virginia in the outskirts of DC also in Huntsville Alabama. I'm pretty sure they would have no problem finding talent.

[@tangydiesel1886]

With Lockheed Martin buying Aerojet, they may find plenty of capable people.

[@jeffhodgson9963]

Tim is finally home! Great interview, you guys have such a great relationship. Can't wait to see rocket lab grow through Tim's channel.

[@christophdiegelmann9589]

"never say never ... I learned that the hard way" .... more like the hat way :D

[@TheAccidentalViking]

Never underestimate the number 8 wire culture in New Zealand!

[@waynesteed]

He's not Elon, but I LOVE his thought process and vision to approach the space race in his own unique way! This is essential to see space adventure become a reality.

[@witext]

What the heck KZbin, they didn't recommend this until now, and judging by the views I assume they haven't recommended it to others either

[@АртемЛебедев-л4п]

Peter Beck is a great guy!! Thanks both of you!! 👍

[@FelixsSpaceTime]

Great Video Tim!!

[@callsign_Elysium]

Bruh the video is 36 min long.

[@trishaykaul9511]

I was just having another boring day until Tim came along. Thanks Tim for making my day great!

[@DevCristi]

Wish you all a good day and stay safe!

[@stuartbrown1677]

Fabulous interview Really enjoyed it Thanks Tim & Peter Kind regards Stuart in Ireland

[@BrettvandenBurg]

Jeff Bezos and his burner account are the only 2 who gave this a thumbs down

[@brianhaygood183]

The world is so different now. Imagine in 1990 what would have happened if someone represented a huge tech company while just sitting in a chair with his arms slumped down wearing a t-shirt. Oh, no, that wouldn't have worked. Even if it were possible to video conference, you'd still have to be in a good suit at the end of a conference room table keeping up that professional experience. So nice that we can just focus on the task at hand and try to get down to competence instead of just appearance now. The tech guys running the show is the new world.

[@AgentMCCityDE]

"We don't talk about things until they're really down the path" It's literally the opposite of Blue Origin

[@UncleManuel]

And thanks to all the videos from Tim Dodd & Scott Manley (and playing KSP) I did understand 100% of the nerd talk and banter of things to come. It's always a treat when Tim & Peter talk nerdy and having fun... 😎👍

[@nagarjunkashyap5987]

I'm sure Peter would never consider expending a neutron stage one because you can fly the same payload on falcon 9 for a lot, lot cheaper.

[@LinedanceChristchurch]

Great video. I love how Peter makes him self available for a chat like this. Kiwis rock

[@sciencetoday4431]

who would like to see Elon Musk and Petek Beck sharing the stage for talking about rockets and stuff?

[@TomSestilio]

*Who would like to see Musk get schooled by Peter Beck on actual rocket technicals

[@dinoschachten]

Very much YESSS! Moderated by Tom Dodd.

[@johndelvfar3675]

Thanks Tim you are such an advocate for all of us, talking to these cutting edge rocketeers! KEEP IT UP!!

[@basbekjenl]

Love rocket lab, keep up the amazing work launching rockets big and bigger hopefully. We'll be rooting from the sidelines.

[@IsMaski]

Great Interview Tim.. Beck is a great guy. I can understand why he was reserved about revealing certain information on Neutron because they are still working on it. They need the time and I trust that they will pull through with their deadline.

[@mustang5132]

Those are awesome models you have in the back there. Where do you get them from?

[@sokolo161]

Im replying to see the answer tho I already know that I$wont$get$one$

[@thomascharlton8545]

Thanks Tim. Whole lot'a folks really appreciate the great interviews and work you do. We're on the cusp of the real journey and adventure off planet. Watching it all from here in Titusville.

[@Presshlen]

Peter explaining how hard it is to make a reenter vehicle just shows how exceptional spacex were at the beginning

[@theredhead1900]

that is without an re-entry burn, still amazing stuff from SpaceX, but this video is about Rocket Lab

[@Presshlen]

@@theredhead1900 imo descend with re-entry burn would be more complex to execute, though not to take anything away from Rocketlab. Love rl and Peter. Hope they stay competitive. Looks like they move quickly now. Will see how the "going public" affects stuff...

[@theredhead1900]

@@Presshlen It might be more complex to fly, but it makes the design of the heat sheild easier. Both are awesome companies and different designs make different complications

[@theinterfaithshepherd9075]

Fascinating interview!!! It is SO interesting to hear the thoughts of the folks at the very center and leading this amazing space race!! Please make more!

[@thehustlemallard6463]

I have noticed something. Elon Musk and Peter Beck both have a stutter, and own a famous rocket company. And I have a stutter *So yes, Miss, I will own a rocket company one day*

[@hoodoovoodooyoodoo]

Thanks Tim and Peter for a great interview!

[@thespacepeacock]

Good interview Tim!

[@2000johnwhite]

What an awesome interview, your repour with Peter Beck is great :-)

[@TheSaschaM24]

33:01 Never say never. I learned that the "hat" way. :D

[@paulofmars]

Thank you Tim for giving Rocket Lab and Peter Beck the credit in the relaxed ( and still a fan ) way that you do. In NZ we tend to downplay the success of fellow Kiwis. "That's good. I could have done that tho" Reality is we are proud of our Kiwis.

[@rocketsometimeslaunches8902]

Can’t help but notice, is your spacesuit holding a “not a flamethrower”

[@subwarpspeed]

It is. Makes me think of the game Space Engineers.

[@fortwaynefamily]

Great job Tim. Great questions and a very interesting interview. I've only watched it twice, but it will most likely get several more plays as many of your videos do.

[@kirkc9643]

Elon and Peter...doing great things while Jeff just plays with his diIdo rocket over and over

[@rasimbot]

They are working on New Glenn, a super heavy lift rocket. First launch in 2022

[@Verrisin]

@@rasimbot right... just like all the other things they were working on, but semi abandoned, to work on the next thing.... but I don't want to be too critical... I'm no expert on them.

[@rasimbot]

@@Verrisin | New Glenn is not abandoned at all, as well as BlueOrigin BE-4 engine

[@wouterdevlieger1002]

@@rasimbot it's been postponed by two years, so not before 2023, if they don't New Shepard it, and are further along on it than Blue Moon, which NASA found very unlikely they could deliver on time.

[@theguyfromsaturn]

Blue Origin is still faster than SLS. At least the dildo does go up and down. :D. Apparently reusing shuttle technology (including already used engines that belong in a museum rather than be scrapped) was meant to speed up things and keep costs low. Go figure. SpaceX and Rocket Labs must really be spending lots of money developing these brand new techs. SLS is such a boondoggle. *PS* By "having the engines "scrapped" I mean using them on a non-reuseable rocket. It's a complete waste of engines with historical value other than their proven track record. They should be either on a museum or mounted on a reusable rocket.... not on a booster that will end in the ocean.

[@skeeter6611]

I'm just so upset I had to put this off so long before watching. Thanks Tim.

[@mirkobeurier9193]

First video in a while 😂😂😂😂

[@radpugguy]

always impressed that Tim can keep up with actual rocket scientist

[@adamrezabek9469]

it certainly better than casual journalist, but this want actual rocket since, just some basics. You can't do more in 30 min interview nonetheless

[@shlok975]

Posted 16 minutes ago, 36 minutes long, and 100 comments. This just shows how many people comment before watching. Edit- oh wait the irony.

[@JamecBond]

The irony....

[@shlok975]

@@JamecBond oh yup that too, i just realized it now.

[@DrWeird]

Video is available early to Members and Patrons, I started watching it last night but was not able to finish it till today

[@DrWeird]

Early release is in a different place but still people watch it there and then come here to comment when it actually drops. not saying that accounts for all of the early commenters but is a likely explanation.

[@Ambicadu]

Nice to have you and Peter back Tim. I'm buying an RV to go to S. Padre (as well as the rest of the country). Wallops just made it on my Bucket List. Great Guy. Great Interview. I should rather say great guys. Need the list of best places to view at Wallops!

[@janedoe9940]

Great interview, Tim! I wonder why is the 2nd stage so hard to recover. Velocity is velocity, but the atmosphere is going to slow it down anyway. Maybe one day with better materials, who knows. Peter is a great person to listen to, always so interesting.

[@Papershields001]

Man I love Rocketlab! I’ll definitely be at Wallops for a launch or two once they get to launching.