Rocket Lab, under the leadership of its founder and CEOPeter Beck, continues to expand its influence and capabilities in the global space industry. Known for itsElectron rocket, a leading small satellite launch vehicle, the company is now venturing into more ambitious territories with the development of theNeutron rocket and the upcomingVenus Life Finder mission. 

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How many rockets has Rocket Lab launched in 2024?

Seth KurkowskiApr 29 2024 - 12:15 pm PT

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Rocket Lab set this year up for great success as it hopes to both bring a new vehicle closer to operation by the end of 2024 while also launching up to 22Electron rockets. Between the regular old electron and theHASTE test vehicle flavors, here’s a list of all rockets Rocket Lab has launched so far in 2024.

A slight feud played out betweenRelativity CEO Tim Ellis andRocket Lab CEO Peter Beck about the usefulness of launch contracts for rockets still in development. Ellis explained why they do it and the benefits it gives both them and the customer.

Rocket Lab’s Electron launch program is finally starting to take off, with a chance to surpass double-digit launches this year. However, the development of thecompany’s next launcher, Neutron, is in full swing, with facilities built and hardware being produced.

In a ceremony on Monday, Rocket Lab broke ground on a new facility for the company’s upcoming Neutron rocket. Rocket Lab CEO Peter Beck was joined by Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin, the director of NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center Dennis Andrucyk, the director of Wallops Flight Facility Dave Pierce, and others for the groundbreaking ceremony.

Rocket Lab announced on February 28 that it will build, launch, and land its Neutron rocket in Virginia near NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility and the company’s US-based launch complex.

As promised,Rocket Lab gave us the details on its next generation rocket calledNeutron. One thing that’s certain is everything has changed compared to its current Electron launch system.

The company that disrupted the smallsat launch industry with its dedicated launcher plans to make the jump to a medium-class launcher. Rocket Lab announced the update would take place on December 2. Read below to learn what we know so far about Rocket Lab’s upcoming Neutron launcher.

The launch provider that has made themselves famous for launching dedicated missions for SmallSats on their Electron rocket is moving up to a new market. In a video Rocket Lab CEO Peter Beck announced they are building a medium-class launch vehicle that will be able to launch not just heavier and larger satellites but also in the future crew.