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Neutron's first launch slips again amid trouble with carbon composites: Rocket Lab announced the Neutron rocket in 2021, aiming for a first flight in 2024.
arstechnica.com/space/2026/10/rocket-lab-announces-another-delay-for-its-medium-lift-neutron-rocket/

Rocket Lab pushes back first Neutron launch to 2027: Carbon composite woes cause another delay for Peter Beck's Hungry Hippo
theregister.com/science/2026/10/15/rocket-lab-pushes-back-first-neutron-launch-to-2027/5303224

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Rocket Lab is delaying the first launch of its Neutron rocket to 2027: Rocket Lab had planned a late 2025 debut for the reusable Neutron medium-lift rocket ...
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Rocket Lab Stock Sinks. Why Its Neutron Launch Is Such a Big Deal.: Rocket Lab stock was dropping after it pushed backed the launch window for its larger rocket ...
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Paid articlePaywallRocket Lab’s stock slides as the company pushes back Neutron’s first launch: Neutron, a medium-lift rocket meant to rival SpaceX’s Falcon 9, will no longer ...
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Rocket Lab shares tumble as Neutron rocket's 1st launch is delayed: Rocket Lab (RKLB) stock sinks as Neutron rocket debut slips to 2027 over carbon-composite ...
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SpaceX Winds Down Falcon 9 As Rocket Lab Eyes Gap - Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB): SpaceX is winding down Falcon 9 as launch demand outpaces supply ...
benzinga.com/markets/prediction-markets/26/09/61933073/spacex-falcon-9-rocket-lab-neutron

Rocket Lab: Rocket launch postponed - | is the hype over?: 11.08.2026 - | This week is rocket week! A prominent industry player presented its financial results ...
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Rocket Lab wins its largest-ever launch contract, a $266 million Space Force deal
qz.com/rocket-lab-space-force-launch-contract-266-million-072826

This next Virginia rocket launch will reach 5 times the speed of sound: Rocket Lab appears to be planning the June 11 launch of its hypersonic HASTE spacecraft ...
usatoday.com/story/tech/space/2026/06/10/rocket-lab-hypersonic-virginia-launch/90489800007/

Rocket Lab adds $5B in market cap on major industry news : Rocket Lab (RKLB) added roughly $5 billion in market value, with the stock up nearly 6% on May 26 as ...
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'Hungry-Hippo' fairing for Neutron rocket passes tests to take on SpaceX's Falcon 9
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Rocket Lab's 'Hungry Hippo' Cargo Fairing Passes Final Tests Ahead of First Flight
extremetech.com/aerospace/rocket-labs-hungry-hippo-cargo-fairing-passes-final-tests-ahead-of-first

Neutron rocket’s debut slips into mid-2026 as company seeks success from the start
arstechnica.com/space/2025/11/neutron-rockets-debut-slips-into-mid-2026-as-company-seeks-success-from-the-start/

Rocket Lab Officially Opens Next-Generation Launchpad In Important Step Towards Neutron Launches
extremetech.com/aerospace/rocket-lab-officially-opens-next-generation-launchpad-in-important-step

The former dishwasher engineer who just became a billionaire: Peter Beck has come a long way in the space industry with no university qualifications.
smh.com.au/business/companies/the-47-year-old-kiwi-billionaire-taking-on-elon-musk-20241210-p5kx4b.html
See the 99-Ton Robot That’s Printing Rocket Lab’s Neutron Rocket: The custom-built beast of a machine can finish a weeks-long task in one day.
gizmodo.com/meet-the-99-ton-robot-thats-printing-rocket-labs-next-gen-neutron-rocket-2000514991

Rocket Lab: With Due Haste: Discover the latest in space stocks with ASTS contracts and Rocket Lab's strong cash position.
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Paid articlePaywallRocket Report: Neutron may land in Virginia; it’s to be Starship for Starlink: "We made decisions, understanding that there would be great risks."
arstechnica.com/science/2022/01/rocket-report-india-test-fires-upper-stage-engine-astra-gets-a-takedown/

Liftoff for Rocket Lab - but will investors get burnt?: Rocket Lab is promising the sky with its $5.7 billion Nasdaq listing, but potential investors should go ...
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Rocket Lab’s next booster is stubby, reusable, and has a Bond-movie fairing: "The lightweight structures are absolutely critical for all of this."
arstechnica.com/science/2021/12/rocket-labs-next-booster-is-stubby-reusable-and-has-a-bond-movie-fairing/

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