Neutron Rocket | Development Update

Meet Neutron. Building on Rocket Lab’s proven experience developing the Electron launch vehicle, the advanced 8-ton payload class Neutron launch vehicle is designed to transform space access by delivering reliable and cost-effective launch services for satellite mega-constellations, deep space missions and human spaceflight.

[emilromano]

The fairing reuse made my jaw drop, such a simple idea, yet genius! Go Rocket Lab!

[thejesuschrist]

The Gospel of Neutron according to Saint Peter. Very exciting! Let's go Rocket Lab!

[kommandantgalileo]

This will be a exciting century for space exploration, good luck guys.

[zollotech]

Love that there are private competing rocket companies. Hope it works as well as they show.

[betterchapter]

I was on the edge the whole time, expecting that thing to hit Peter while he nonchalantly kept turning his back to it. :)

[regolith]

This looks awesome. I also like the very confident tone he’s adopted and the subtle competitive shade he’s throwing at other launchers: stainless steel and barge landings (SpaceX), challenges & slow speed of metal 3-D printing (Relativity), and “when we say we’re gonna do something, we do it” (Blue Origin). This is real competition and it’s a good thing for the industry.

[SkulShurtugalTCG]

What an amazing presentation from Peter. I can't wait to see Neutron in action in just a few years! This is an exciting day for Rocket Lab!

[benjaminsmith]

I love the fact that we now literally have advertisements for rockets - this is definitely the future!!! I can't wait for the, "For your next suborbital flight, think carbon, think comfort, think Rocket Labs."

[kameld]

There lot of subtle take on spaceX in this video 😂 but I love it I hope this wont take much time before I see it flying

[eliharman]

SpaceX may be way out ahead of the pack, but they still leave a lot of room to compete. It's just nice to see someone else aiming to fill it for a change, and coming up with new, innovative, ideas of their own. GG Rocket Lab!

[Hiperruimteindustriee]

I didn't think any modern rocket designs could look more classic cartoony than starship, I stand corrected. This is gonna be awesome!

[vipondiu]

That ramming segment is going to be gold for the meme makers...
Best of luck with Neutron it looks very promising. As always, RocketLab thinking outside the box!

[DrewQuinton]

honestly my favorite part is reloading a new second stage and payload in one go. Because the second stage "hangs" inside of the first, you can do the payload mating in advance and then drop the whole thing in when the first stage gets back. It's awesome.

[jayjacobs]

Suspending the 2nd stage in tension is brilliant. Also love making the fairing part of the first stage. Awesome innovations.

[joephi]

I absolutely love Rocket Lab‘s presentations. Clear, crisp to the point and incredibly cool!

[engincanavc]

Carbon composit, methane, reusable. That's what I call a 2050 rocket. So proud seeing you guys coming up with such clever projects. You worried me a bit when I saw the design, I thought it was a SSTO, but I took it back immediately. Best of luck...

[squidwardfromua]

I absolutely love how different companies suddenly started developing own methods and taking own ways in space launching, competition is the engine of progress. Love you, waiting to see this :3

[armr]

I like everything about it. Peter, sounds like you're talking directly to Musk when you offer your alternatives for reusability. I find them great, I wish you the best and hope there aren't any snags in the way!

[ozzyfromspace]

This is the first time one of these presentations has made me feel something in a while. I'm really hyped for Rocket Lab! 🚀☮️🎊

[SoumilSahu]

I'm a SpaceX fan and I LOL'd at the little jabs thrown at some of their design choices. Thank you Rocket Lab, I'm super excited for Neutron!