Posted 2/28/2024, 11:24:08 PM
Congress Questions Feasibility of Rocket Lab Meeting Neutron Rocket Deadline for Military Launches
- Congressional memo claims Rocket Lab has misrepresented Neutron rocket's readiness to meet Space Force launch deadline of Dec 2024
- Memo questions if Neutron can complete engine tests, infrastructure, and other development in time
- Rocket Lab CEO suggested pushing to launch Neutron this year to qualify for lucrative military launch contracts
- Space Systems Command split contracts into 2 groups - Lane 1 for new entrants, Lane 2 for established providers
- Memo says Rocket Lab's timeline depends on engine testing, completing launch pad, and other infrastructure in very short timeline