Electron Success Overshadowed By Manufacturing Defect In New Rocket
Rocket Lab achieved a record year in 2025 with increased revenue and annual launches, driven by the success of its Electron rocket. However, the company’s progress was overshadowed by a delay in the first launch of its Neutron rocket, now expected in the fourth quarter of 2026, due to a manufacturing defect discovered during testing. The defect, which caused a stage 1 tank rupture, has led to minor design changes and a new test and qualification campaign. This development was reported by Via Satellite.