PSC (Planetary Systems Corporation) by Rocket Lab is a U.S.-based aerospace company specializing in the design and manufacture of flight-proven spacecraft separation systems, satellite dispensers, and electromechanical mechanisms. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Silver Spring, Maryland, PSC provides lightweight, reliable, and cost-effective hardware for commercial, government, and scientific space missions.
PSC's product portfolio includes Motorized Lightband separation systems, Advanced Lightbands, and Canisterized Satellite Dispensers (CSDs), designed to simplify spacecraft integration, protect payloads during launch, and enable reliable deployment in orbit. With extensive flight heritage across a wide range of launch vehicles and spacecraft missions, PSC has established a strong reputation for mission-critical separation hardware.
Acquired by Rocket Lab in 2021, PSC operates as part of Rocket Lab's Space Systems division, supporting customers worldwide with proven satellite deployment technologies and spacecraft mechanisms.
