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Neutron

Neutron family · RL

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.

Height40 m

Mass480,000 kg

Stages2

Success RateN/A

Diameter7 m

Payload to LEO15,000 kg

Payload to GTON/A

Boosters0

Total Launches0

Recent Missions (2)

Neutron rocket

Maiden Flight

ProviderRocket Lab

PadRocket Lab Launch Complex 3 (Launch Area 0 D)

DateDec 31, 2026

Local time12:00 AM UTC

Neutron rocket

NZSA Venus Mission

ProviderRocket Lab

PadRocket Lab Launch Complex 3 (Launch Area 0 D)

DateDec 31, 2027

Local time12:00 AM UTC