Coverage dated October 14, 2026 to October 15, 2026

Rocket Lab is delaying the first launch of its Neutron rocket to 2027

Headline from Quartz

Rocket Lab had planned a late 2025 debut for the reusable Neutron medium-lift rocket, according to MarketWatch

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Reports & sources

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Bloomberg
Rocket Lab Falls After Neutron Rocket Debut Delayed to 2027 (opens Bloomberg)
Published Oct 14, 2026
Bloomberg's feed description
Rocket Lab Corp. again delayed the debut of its new, more powerful Neutron rocket, pushing the vehicle’s first flight to 2027.
The Register
Rocket Lab pushes back first Neutron launch to 2027 (opens The Register)
Published Oct 15, 2026
The Register's feed description
Carbon composite woes cause another delay for Peter Beck's Hungry Hippo
Investor's Business Daily
Rocket Lab Stock Tumbles On Latest Neutron Launch Delay (opens Investor's Business Daily)
Published Oct 15, 2026
Investor's Business Daily's feed description
Rocket Lab stock falls after the SpaceX rival announced another delay to its medium-lift Neutron rocket, missing a 2026 launch target.
Quartz
Rocket Lab is delaying the first launch of its Neutron rocket to 2027 (opens Quartz)
Published Oct 15, 2026
Quartz's feed description
Rocket Lab had planned a late 2025 debut for the reusable Neutron medium-lift rocket, according to MarketWatch