Rocket Lab's Neutron Rocket Selected for NASA VADR Launch Contract!
Rocket Lab's new, reusable Neutron rocket has been chosen as part of NASA's VADR launch contract, signaling a major leap in the company's space mission capabilities. This exciting partnership allows Rocket Lab to expand beyond its smaller Electron rocket, with Neutron capable of carrying up to 13,000 kg payloads to low Earth orbit. Scheduled for its inaugural launch in mid-2025 from Virginia, the Neutron rocket is also eligible for U.S. Space Force's vital programs like OSP-4 and NSSL Lane 1, providing significant opportunities for government contracts.
Jan 17