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Arstechnica

Neutron's first launch slips again amid trouble with carbon composites

Neutron's first launch slips again amid trouble with carbon composites

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Rocket Lab's Neutron rocket has faced another delay to its first launch, reportedly due to issues with carbon composites. The company announced Neutron in 2021 and had originally targeted a first flight in 2024.

Rocket Lab announced the Neutron rocket in 2021, aiming for a first flight in 2024.

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