Rocket Lab announces five-launch Neutron deal as it continues aiming for late 2026 debut

Rocket Lab announces five-launch Neutron deal as it continues aiming for late 2026 debut

The company pivoted to a Neutron rocket launch debut no earlier than the fourth quarter of 2026 following a first stage tank test failure earlier this year. The first flight of Neutron won’t be reusable, but aims to recover the first stage during its second flight with a landing barge.

Source: https://spaceflightnow.com/2026/05/07/rocket-lab-announces-five-launch-neutron-deal-as-it-continues-aiming-for-late-2026-debut/