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- Rocket Lab Neutron - Wikipedia
In May 2025, Rocket Lab was awarded an evaluation contract to test for compatibility of Neutron with the USAF Rocket Cargo program for return-to-Earth cargo delivery anywhere on Earth
- Neutron | Rocket Lab
Neutron’s carbon composite second stage completes a barrage of structural tests in preparation for flight Testing of all avionics and communications devices with critical onboard software and GNC algorithms Archimedes to breathe fire at Rocket Lab’s Stennis Test Complex within NASA Stennis Space Center
- Liquid Methane: The Fuel of Rocket Lab’s Neutron - chemh. com
Rocket Lab’s Neutron rocket runs on liquid methane (CH₄) and liquid oxygen (LOX), which work together to burn fuel This mix, called methalox, is used in both stages of the Neutron launch vehicle Rocket Lab’s Archimedes engines, which power the rocket, use this methalox as a fuel
- Rocket Lab reveals reusable, medium-lift Neutron rocket
These engines are both 3D printed and utilize electric pumps, both firsts for an orbital launch vehicle However, only one of these accomplishments will carry over to Neutron’s propulsion
- Neutron - Next Spaceflight
Neutron is a planned two-stage medium-lift launch vehicle in development by Rocket Lab Both stages will use LOX and liquid methane as propellants The first stage will be powered by 9 Archimedes engines, and the second stage will use a single Archimedes Vacuum engine
- Neutron Vehicle Overview - rocketlaunch. org
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
- Rocket Lab Neutron development in full swing - Space Explored
Tomorrow Rocket Lab is looking to launch its first Electron out of Virginia, a range operated entirely by NASA rather than the Space Force It will be a major milestone in opening up new launch possibilities for the company and its customers
- Rocket Lab’s Composite Neutron Medium Payload Rocket Clears Another . . .
Rocket Lab successfully hot fired Archimedes, the company’s hot fired rocket engine developed for the Neutron medium lift rocket
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