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Rocket Lab pushes Neutron launch into 2026 as Beck says ‘no rush’

Development and testing of new medium-lift rocket is going well, but Rocket Lab founder wants to follow rigorous process that made Electron a success.

An Archimedes engine, nine of which will power Neutron rocket, being tested at Nasa’s Stennis Space Center.

Will Mace Tue, 11 Nov 2025
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Rocket Lab has pushed the estimated timing of the first test launch of its new Neutron medium-lift rocket into next year, after initially targeting a 2025 christening for the potentially game-changing vehicle.

In announcing third-quarter results this morning, the Kiwi-born, Nasdaq-listed launch and

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