HUMANITY STAR
By Peter Beck (NZ)
This is a model of the Humanity Star created by Rocket Lab founder and CEO Peter Beck; the original was launched into space in January 2018. The sphere is designed to spin rapidly, reflecting the sun’s rays back to Earth and creating a flashing light that can be seen against a backdrop of stars.
Orbiting the Earth every ninety minutes and visible from anywhere on the globe, the Humanity Star was designed to be a bright symbol and reminder to all on Earth about our fragile place in the universe.
The Humanity Star began its final descent to Earth in March. It burned up on reentry, leaving no trace.
BIO
Peter Beck founded Rocket Lab in 2006 following a decade and a half of propulsion research and market development in the international space community. Peter has since established Rocket Lab in both New Zealand and the United States as a premier institute for innovative space systems. Peter is the head visionary and chief engineer behind Rocket Lab.