Rocket Lab has pushed the first launch of its Neutron rocket to 2027 after discovering defects in carbon fiber tank domes, a setback that highlights the manufacturing and testing hurdles facing the company's bid to compete in the medium-lift launch market.
Rocket Lab Delays Neutron Rocket Debut to 2027 After Carbon Fiber Manufacturing Defect
Rocket Lab has pushed the first launch of its Neutron rocket to 2027 after discovering defects in carbon fiber tank domes, a setback that highlights the manufacturing and testing hurdles facing the company's bid to compete in the medium-lift launch market.
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