Rocket Lab’s Neutron Launch Window Narrows as Development Continues

Rocket Lab’s highly anticipated Neutron rocket is moving closer to its first flight, but the company says the opportunity to launch the medium-lift vehicle before the end of 2026 is becoming increasingly limited. Qualification testing, manufacturing progress and critical launch-pad trials will determine whether the debut takes place this year or slips into 2027.
Rocket Lab Says Neutron Launch Window Is Tightening
Rocket Lab said it has reached “significant milestones across the Neutr