Rocket Lab Still Expects First Neutron Launch This Year

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Michael Bruno
August 29, 2025

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin cutting the ribbon on the state’s newest launch pad on Wallops Island with state and Rocket Lab leaders, Aug. 28, 2025.

Credit: Kaitlyn DeHarde, Office of Gov. Glenn Youngkin

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin cutting the ribbon on the state's newest launch pad on Wallops Island with state and Rocket Lab leaders, Aug. 28, 2025. — Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin cutting the ribbon on the state’s newest launch pad on Wallops Island with state and Rocket Lab leaders, Aug. 28, 2025.

Credit: Kaitlyn DeHarde, Office of Gov. Glenn Youngkin

WALLOPS ISLAND, Virginia–Rocket Lab remains confident about achieving the inaugural launch of its medium-class Neutron rocket this year from its new Launch Complex 3 here. Then the company eyes three launches in 2026, five in 2027 and monthly or more in the following years, depending on market…

Michael Bruno

Based in Washington, Michael Bruno is Aviation Week Network’s Executive Editor for Business. He oversees coverage of aviation, aerospace and defense businesses, supply chains and related issues.

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