Neutron
Medium-lift, partially reusable rocket. On October 14, 2026 Rocket Lab moved the first launch to 2027 after finding voids in a first-stage composite dome.
Timeline
UnveiledAMar 2021
Joins Space Force NSSL Lane 1BMar 2025
Fairing qualifiedCDec 2025
First launchD2027
A Mar 2021 Unveiled
B Mar 2025 Joins Space Force NSSL Lane 1
C Dec 2025 Fairing qualified
D 2027 First launchIN PROGRESS
In the News
Neutron's first launch slips to 2027Oct 15, 2026