Rocket Lab has increasingly been in the news over mounting anticipation for the first launch of its upcoming Neutron rocket.

Rocket Lab has signed a contract to launch its new Neutron rocket on a test flight that will advance the U.S. Air Force's point-to-point cargo transportation concept.

Rocket Lab Vice President – Neutron, Shaun D’Mello, says: “Neutron’s ability to return to Earth on ‘Return On Investment’ and launch again and again will be foundational to its success.

Rocket Lab also signed a contract with the U.S. Air Force for a Neutron launch supporting an experimental point-to-point transportation system, scheduled for no earlier than 2026.

Rocket Lab’s Neutron medium-lift reusable launch vehicle will provide both government and commercial customers with an alternative and reliable launch service capable of deploying 13,000 kg to ...