Rocket Lab programs
Long Beach · Launch & spacecraft · ≈ 2,600 employees company-wide · 3 programs
Programs
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ProgramTimelineNext milestone
Neutron UnveiledMar 2021 Joins Space Force NSSL Lane 1Mar 2025 Fairing qualifiedDec 2025 First launch2027 First launch · 2027
Electron First launchMay 2017 First orbitJan 2018 First commercial launchNov 2018 First booster recoveryNov 2020 100th Electron builtJun 2026 100th Electron launchDate TBA 100th Electron launch · Date TBA
ESCAPADE Twin spacecraft launch on New GlennNov 13, 2025 Both spacecraft fully commissionedFeb 2026 Earth flyby and departure for MarsNov 2026 Arrival at MarsSep 2027 Earth flyby and departure for Mars · Nov 2026