Neutron is a partially reusable medium-lift two-stage launch vehicle under development by Rocket Lab. Announced on 1 March 2021, the vehicle is designed to be capable of delivering a payload of 13,000 kg (28,700 lb) to low Earth orbit in a partially reusable configuration, [3] and will focus on the growing megaconstellation satellite delivery ma...

The site is home to the world's largest AFP machine of its kind, a 90-tonne autonomous machine expected to save around 150,000 manufacturing hours in the Neutron rocket's production process.

Feb 28, 2025 · Rocket Lab says the first launch of its Neutron rocket remains planned for 2025 after a recent research report concluded it could slip to as late as 2027.

‘Return On Investment’ is Rocket Lab’s sea-based landing platform for Neutron, the Company’s new reusable 141 ft (43 m) medium-lift rocket currently in development.

Feb 27, 2025 · Rocket Lab’s Neutron rocket is a reusable carbon composite medium-lift launch vehicle being developed to meet the demand for single and multi-satellite constellation deployment, high assurance ...

Nov 19, 2024 · Rocket Lab is targeting mid-2025 for the debut of its partially reusable Neutron rocket, with commercial launches to start in 2026.

Jan 10, 2025 · Neutron Rocket will give Rocket Lab a SpaceX Falcon 9 class vehicle. It will move them up from $8.5 million Electron rocket launches to $55 million per launch. Neutron is scheduled for its debut launch from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 3 in Virginia from mid-2025.

Reusability is key to Neutron’s development and included in every aspect of the rocket’s design. Remains fixed to Neutron’s Stage 1, opening to deploy Neutron’s Stage 2 and payload within, so that what lands back on the launch pad is a complete Stage 1 with fairings attached.

Jan 10, 2025 · The Neutron rocket plans to meet the demand for medium-lift launch capabilities in government and commercial sectors including constellation deployment, national security operations and scientific exploration.

May 7, 2024 · — As Rocket Lab prepares to begin tests of the first Archimedes engine for its Neutron launch vehicle, the company says that the rocket won’t be ready for its first flight before the middle of...