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Carbon Fibre Troubles Force Rocket Lab to Delay Neutron Debut to No Earlier Than 2027

Carbon Fibre Troubles Force Rocket Lab to Delay Neutron Debut to No Earlier Than 2027

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Rocket Lab has pushed back the debut of its Neutron launch vehicle to no earlier than 2027, citing carbon fiber manufacturing problems. The delay marks another slip in the rocket's development timeline.

Rocket Lab has delayed its Neutron launch vehicle once again after carbon fibre manufacturing problems… The post Carbon Fibre Troubles Force Rocket Lab to Delay Neutron Debut to No Earlier Than 2027 appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com.

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