Tag: Neutron
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Rocket Lab announces five-launch Neutron deal as it continues aiming for late 2026 debut
Rocket Lab conducts a launch simulation of its Neutron rocket from Launch Complex 3 at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport within NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia on Oct. 3, 2025. Image: Rocket Lab Rocket Lab announced the block sale of five Neutron rocket launches and three Electron rocket flights to a secret customer. While the…
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Rocket Lab delays debut of Neutron rocket to 2026
An artist’s rendering of a Rocket Lab Neutron rocket during stage separation. Illustration: Rocket Lab The inaugural flight of Rocket Lab’s reusable, medium-lift Neutron rocket is now set for 2026, instead of this year. The company said more testing and qualification work was needed. Sir Peter Beck, the CEO of Rocket Lab, announced the shift…
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Rocket Lab to debut point-to-point cargo transportation capability on 2026 Air Force mission
An artist’s rendering of a Rocket Lab Neutron rocket during stage separation. Illustration: Rocket Lab Rocket Lab is looking to demonstrate the reusability of its forthcoming Neutron rocket next year with a so-called ‘return-to-Earth’ mission no earlier than 2026. Ahead of its first quarter 2025 earnings call on Thursday, the company announced a new contract…