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Retired· Rocket Lab · reusable

Neutron

Neutron is an upcoming medium-lift two-stage launch vehicle under development by Rocket Lab. Neutron features a reusable first stage fueled by LOX and Methane.

Next launchNZSA Venus MissionFri, Dec 31 · Wallops Flight Facility Follow Neutron in the app

Specifications

Height: 40 m
Diameter: 7 m
Liftoff mass: 480 t
Liftoff thrust: 5,960 kN
To low Earth orbit: 15,000 kg
Stages: 2
Manufacturer: Rocket Lab

Next Launches

NET2027

NZSA Venus MissionRocket Lab · Neutron · Rocket Lab Launch Complex 3 (Launch Area 0 D), Wallops Flight Facility, Virginia, USATo Be DeterminedNET 2027 NET2027

Maiden FlightRocket Lab · Neutron · Rocket Lab Launch Complex 3 (Launch Area 0 D), Wallops Flight Facility, Virginia, USATo Be DeterminedNET 2027 NET2028

Neutron | Kepler Communications Constellation

Kepler Communications ConstellationRocket Lab · Neutron · Rocket Lab Launch Complex 3 (Launch Area 0 D), Wallops Flight Facility, Virginia, USATo Be DeterminedNET 2028

All 3 upcoming Neutron launches

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Retired· Rocket Lab · reusable

Neutron

Neutron is an upcoming medium-lift two-stage launch vehicle under development by Rocket Lab. Neutron features a reusable first stage fueled by LOX and Methane.

Next launchNZSA Venus MissionFri, Dec 31 · Wallops Flight Facility Follow Neutron in the app