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technology4 months ago•7 min saved

Rocket Lab opens new seaside launch pad for Neutron rocket

Rocket Lab has opened a new launch complex in Virginia for its reusable Neutron rocket, which is designed for medium-sized satellite launches and could have its first flight by the end of 2025. The Neutron rocket features a fully reusable first stage, a novel design with the second stage inside the first, and aims to fill a market gap for heavier payloads. The launch site at NASA's Wallops Flight Facility marks a significant milestone for Rocket Lab and U.S. space access.

via Space|

#launch-pad #neutron-rocket #rocket-lab

science-and-technology5 months ago•4 min saved

Rocket Lab faces initial challenge in launching new rocket

Rocket Lab is working to transport its Neutron rocket to a Virginia spaceport, facing logistical challenges due to shallow waters and limited infrastructure. The company has requested temporary maritime access methods while awaiting federal approval for dredging a permanent channel, aiming for a 2025 launch but facing potential delays due to access issues.

via TechCrunch|

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space-technology1 year ago•3 min saved

"Congressional Memo Reveals Rocket Lab's Neutron Launch Readiness Misrepresentation"

An internal congressional memo raises doubts about Rocket Lab's claim that its Neutron rocket will be ready for launch by December 15, 2024, to meet a crucial Space Force contract deadline. The memo suggests that Rocket Lab has misrepresented its launch readiness and escalates its campaign to gain a competitive advantage. Uncertainties around the rocket's engine testing and completion of launch infrastructure at NASA's Wallops Flight Facility are highlighted as major issues. Rocket Lab declined to comment on the memo's claims.

via TechCrunch|

#congressional-memo #launch-readiness #neutron-rocket

space-technology1 year ago•5 min saved

"Rocket Lab Aims for 2024 Neutron Launch Debut"

Rocket Lab aims to launch its first Neutron rocket before the end of 2024, with development progressing on schedule and budget. The company's long-term vision includes operating its own satellite constellation, driven by the larger total addressable market for space services. Rocket Lab also announced a new lineup of spacecraft buses and emphasized the importance of completing Neutron to reduce capital expenditures and move towards profitability.

via SpaceNews|

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space-technology2 years ago•3 min saved

"Rocket Lab's Neutron Rocket Gets a Design Makeover"

Rocket Lab is making design tweaks to its upcoming Neutron rocket, aiming to compete with SpaceX's Falcon 9. The new artwork reveals modifications to the fairing design, with the Neutron rocket now featuring two sections instead of four, potentially reducing points of failure. The forward fins have been repositioned higher on the rocket, and the size of the fairing halves has been slightly reduced. Neutron's landing legs now resemble Falcon 9's landing legs. The rocket will be powered by nine Archimedes engines and run on an oxygen-methane mix for fuel. Rocket Lab plans to launch Neutron next year.

via Gizmodo|

#fairing-design #neutron-rocket #reusable-launch-vehicle