Tag: Neutron rocket
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Rocket Lab Delays Neutron Rocket Debut to Q4 2026 as 2025 Revenue Climbs 38%
Rocket Lab said the inaugural flight of its medium-lift Neutron rocket will be delayed until the fourth quarter of 2026, according to the company’s 2025 earnings report. The update pushes the timeline beyond earlier expectations that the rocket could debut sooner and comes after a fuel tank ruptured during testing in January. The delay relates…
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Space Force awards $87.5M to Blue Origin, Rocket Lab, SpaceX and ULA for testing
An artist’s conception shows Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket on the rise. (Blue Origin Illustration) The U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command today announced awards totaling $87.5 million to support prototype commercial projects relating to next-generation rocket testing and enhancements to make upper stages more resilient. The awards were made under the aegis of the…