Launcher

Neutron

A two-stage booster designed with a re-usable first-stage to support the lofting of the many satellite constellations.

Launcher Info

Status
Under Development
Maximum Performance
Medium-Lift
Type
Rocket Launcher
Reusability

Launcher Cofigurations

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Additional Background

Designed from the beginning with the intent of the first-stage being re-usable, Neutron is the next stage in the growth of RocketLab's launch ambitions.

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Service History

13,000

Development History

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Launch History

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Neutron Standard
Only indicated configuration for this planned launcher.
Configuration Service Status
Under Development
Mass to LEO Classification
Medium-Lift
Performance
Orbit
Mass to Orbit (kg)
Low-Earth Orbit (LEO)
13000
No Data
Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO)
No Data
Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO)
No Data
Geostationary Orbit (GSO)
No Data
Lunar Transfer Orbit (LTO)
No Data
Mars Transfer Orbit (MTO)
No Data
Specs
Orbit
Mass to Orbit (kg)
Length
42.8
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Diameter
42.8
No Data
Dry Mass
No Data
Pressurized Volume
No Data
No detailed launcher stage information is available.