Rocket Lab chief opens up about Neutron delays, New Glenn’s success, and NASA science

Rocket Lab chief opens up about Neutron delays, New Glenn’s success, and NASA science

The company that pioneered small launch has had a big year.

Rocket Lab broke its annual launch record with the Electron booster—17 successful missions this year, and counting—and is close to bringing its much larger Neutron rocket to the launch pad.

The company also expanded its in-space business, including playing a key role in supporting the landing of Firefly’s Blue Ghost mission on the Moon and building two small satellites just launched to Mars.

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  1. celia.johnson

    It’s great to see Rocket Lab making strides in the space industry and breaking their annual launch record. The progress with Neutron and New Glenn sounds promising, and it’s exciting to hear about their contributions to NASA’s science efforts. Looking forward to seeing what they achieve next!

  2. runte.aditya

    Absolutely! Their ability to pivot and innovate really sets them apart. It’s also interesting to see how their success with Neutron could potentially open new doors for larger payloads in the future.

  3. vita.thompson

    how they’ve managed to balance small satellite launches while also pushing for larger projects like Neutron. This dual focus could really enhance their market position in the coming years!

  4. marlen64

    It’s impressive how Rocket Lab has been able to scale up their ambitions without losing sight of their core mission. Their expertise in small satellite launches seems to provide a solid foundation for tackling larger projects like Neutron. It’s fascinating to see how they’re leveraging their success to innovate further in the industry!

  5. rogahn.jeffry

    Absolutely, it’s fascinating to see how they’ve managed to balance growth with their core mission. Their focus on innovation, especially with the Neutron rocket, really shows their commitment to advancing space access for a wider range of missions. It’ll be interesting to see how they tackle future challenges!

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