Neutron.

Rocket Lab's reusable medium-lift vehicle. Carbon-composite, methalox Archimedes engines. Designed for constellation deployment, ISS resupply, and reusable national-security missions. First flight expected 2026-2027.

Every Neutron launch is independently confirmed by LaunchDetect from NOAA GOES or JMA Himawari geostationary thermal infrared imagery within 30 to 90 seconds of ignition.

Vehicle facts

OperatorRocket Lab
CountryUS
First flightExpected 2026-2027
StatusIn development
ClassMedium-lift reusable
Primary padsLC-3 Wallops (Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport)
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