Rocket Lab shifts Neutron rocket's first launch into 2027 after development update
The filing says the first launch of the Neutron rocket now shifts into next year, and a presentation with further details is hosted on the company's investor relations site.
Key takeaways
- Rocket Lab Corporation (RKLB) said in a regulatory filing on Oct. 14, 2026 that the first launch of its Neutron rocket is now expected in 2027. The company is incorporating process improvements into development and said it will provide further updates as work continues.
Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB) said in a regulatory filing Wednesday that the first launch of its Neutron rocket is now expected to occur in 2027.
The company said the first launch is now anticipated to shift into next year, as the team continues development and incorporation of process improvements.
The filing said the company is progressing through manufacturing and testing milestones for the vehicle.
A press release furnished with the filing describes the update as an adjusted schedule for Neutron's inaugural launch.
The company said a presentation with further details of the Neutron update is hosted on its investor relations website.
The filing does not state the previous target date for the launch, so the size of the schedule change cannot be measured from the document.
The press release describes Neutron as the company's upcoming reusable medium-lift rocket.
The company said it will provide further updates as work continues.