Rocket Lab is celebrating 20 years in operation this week. 

The company has become the fastest in history to launch 50 rockets into space. 

Now valued at over $20billion, Rocket Lab's portfolio includes missions for NASA and the U.S. Air Force Space Command. 

Founder and CEO Sir Peter Beck told Mike Hosking that, 'the company continues to grow really, really strongly, but it always seems like it's going to take a shorter period of time than it really does.'

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Rocket Lab is celebrating 20 years in operation this week.&nbsp;
The company has become the fastest in history to launch 50 rockets into space.&nbsp;
Now valued at over $20billion, Rocket Lab's portfolio includes missions for NASA and the U.S. Air Force Space Command.&nbsp;
Founder and CEO Sir Peter Beck told Mike Hosking that, 'the company continues to grow really, really strongly, but it always seems like it's going to take a shorter period of time than it really does.'
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Sir Peter Beck: Rocket Lab CEO and Founder reflects on 20 years of operation

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Australian correspondent Steve Price joined Mike Hosking to chat about the latest news out of Australia.

PM Anthony Albanese is jetting off to Brunei and Malaysia with the goal to make fuel supply deals. 

Meanwhile, the Government has released a $20 million ad campaign on how to limit your use of fuel when driving.

And, Meghan and Harry head to Australia for a visit. 

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Australian correspondent Steve Price joined Mike Hosking to chat about the latest news out of Australia.
PM Anthony Albanese is jetting off to Brunei and Malaysia with the goal to make fuel supply deals.&nbsp;
Meanwhile, the Government has released a $20 million ad campaign on how to limit your use of fuel when driving.
And, Meghan and Harry head to Australia for a visit.&nbsp;
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Steve Price: Australia Correspondent on $20 million fuel ad, Harry and Meghan visit

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US President Donald Trump has ordered the US Navy to block the Strait of Hormuz after failed peace talks in Pakistan. 

Although, Trump said on Saturday whether the talks were successful or not made 'no difference to me'.

"That breakdown in Pakistan came as, I guess, a little surprise, with Trump saying whether or not there was a deal made no difference to him," US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking. 

"Of course the key issues do matter. They matter greatly."

Meanwhile, a top democratic California governor candidate has been the subject of allegations of sexual misconduct.

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US President Donald Trump has ordered the US Navy to block the Strait of Hormuz after failed peace talks in Pakistan.&nbsp;
Although, Trump said on Saturday whether the talks were successful or not made 'no difference to me'.
"That breakdown in Pakistan came as, I guess, a little surprise, with Trump saying whether or not there was a deal made no difference to him," US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking.&nbsp;
"Of course the key issues do matter. They matter greatly."
Meanwhile, a top democratic California governor candidate has been the subject of allegations of sexual misconduct.
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Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on Trump saying they'll blockade the strait, Eric Swalwell allegations

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 13th of April, after the negotiations fell over after 21 hours where does the ceasefire go next as Trump says the U.S will blockade the Strait.

The Prime Minister says we are through the fuel situation and talks the India FTA.

Andrew Saville and Jason Pine review the Warriors, the Supercars and the cancellation and Rory at the Masters.

Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 13th of April, after the negotiations fell over after 21 hours where does the ceasefire go next as Trump says the U.S will blockade the Strait.
The Prime Minister says we are through the fuel situation and talks the India FTA.
Andrew Saville and Jason Pine review the Warriors, the Supercars and the cancellation and Rory at the Masters.
Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Full Show Podcast: 13 April 2026 

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Sir Peter Beck: Rocket Lab CEO and Founder reflects on 20 years of operation

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