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He built a $12 billion rocket company without a college degree—but has no desire to go to space: It wouldn't 'be very enjoyable'

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Peter Beck launched Rocket Lab in 2006 with no college degree or space industry connections.

His company now has a market value of $11.9 billion , as of Wednesday afternoon .

Beck has a net worth of $1.3 billion , Forbes estimated in November .

The Rocket Lab CEO says he's not interested in space travel.