Space Force Adds Rocket Lab For NSSL Tech Demos

Neutron
Credit: Rocket Lab
CAPE CANAVERAL—The U.S. Space Force is investing $24.35 million in Rocket Lab’s new medium-lift Neutron booster, with emphasis on the rocket’s upper stage for possible use in the National Security Space Launch (NSSL) program. The award, announced on Sept. 27, is part of a $75 million research and...
Irene Klotz

Irene Klotz is Senior Space Editor for Aviation Week, based in Cape Canaveral. Before joining Aviation Week in 2017, Irene spent 25 years as a wire service reporter covering human and robotic spaceflight, commercial space, astronomy, science and technology for Reuters and United Press International.

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