Rocket Lab Lands Over $515M in Neutron Launch Deals from Constellation Operators in Q3

Rocket Lab announced that it secured over $515 million in Neutron launch contracts from five constellation operators during the third quarter, growing the vehicle's backlog to 16 missions ahead of its debut. The contracts include deals with ICEYE, Muon Space, Starcloud, Kepler Communications, and the United States Space Force. Amid tightening industry launch availability, the company also increased its base launch price to $70 million, with first-flight deployment scheduled for 2027. Open article →