Rocket Lab Advances Neutron Rocket Development Amid Shifting Market Conditions
01.02.2026 - 05:02:04
Rocket Lab USA has started 2026 with a dual demonstration of operational prowess and developmental progress. The company successfully launched two separate Electron missions while achieving a significant milestone in the construction of its next-generation medium-lift launch vehicle, the Neutron rocket.
The company’s 81st Electron mission, conducted on January 30, 2026, successfully deployed the NEONSAT-1A Earth observation satellite for the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) into a 540-kilometer orbit. This launch marked the second Electron flight completed in January alone, highlighting the platform’s reliability and the company’s increasing launch cadence.
Concurrently, a major component for the Neutron rocket arrived at the Wallops Island Read more...
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