Neutron

Rocket Lab warned that the chances of launching its Neutron rocket for the first time before the end of the year are “narrowing” despite progress on the vehicle’s development. The post First Neutron launch may slip to 2027 appeared first on SpaceNews.

The announcement came in a filing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ahead of a quarterly investor earnings call on Aug. 10.

Kepler Communications plans to deploy next-generation optical relay satellites on Rocket Lab’s upcoming Neutron rocket in one of several launches the Canadian operator has slated for 2028. The post Kepler books Neutron for 2028 optical relay launch appeared first on SpaceNews.

While the focus of late has been on Starship’s test program, three companies developing new… The post Making Progress: Relativity’s Terran R, Rocket Lab’s Neutron, and PLD Space’s Miura 5 appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com.

Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket has had a record stretch through the first half of 2026,… The post Rocket Lab sees Electron gains, Neutron delays in first half of 2026 appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com.

Eine beispiellose Messung eines Magnetars könnte das Verhalten des leeren Raums eingefangen haben, wie Physiker es seit 90 Jahren vorhergesagt, aber nie direkt beobachtet haben. Die Ergebnisse wurden am Mittwoch im Fachjournal „Nature“ veröffentlicht. Magnetare sind eine besondere Art von Neutronensternen mit ultra-starken Magnetfeldern, die die stärksten aller beobachtbaren Objekte im Universum s