The "Hungry Hippo" Crosses the Pacific
Tracking data indicates the ship carrying Neutron's fairing is beating schedule estimates. @Muzznzer predicts a Jan 7 arrival at the Panama Canal, three days ahead of official reports.
Rocket Lab
The Final Sprint: Neutron’s Path from Factory to Flight
Rocket Lab is transitioning Neutron from manufacturing to integration and testing. This post details the specific remaining qualification and testing milestones—from static fires to regulatory approval—required for a maiden flight from Wallops.
The Cost-Per-Kg Trap
Evaluating space launch solely on cost-per-kg misses the point. This post explains how Rocket Lab thrives by selling premium precision and speed rather than competing on bulk commodity pricing.
"We have no money, so we have to think."
Miles O'Brien interviews Rocket Lab founder Sir Peter Beck about how financial constraints forced the company to prioritize engineering discipline over deep pockets to compete in the commercial space race.
Neutron on the Move
New photos taken by Patrick O'Laughlin capture Rocket Lab Neutron flight hardware undergoing handling operations at the company's Middle River, Maryland facility.