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Rocket Lab doubles Neutron manifest to 16 missions as Q3 launch contracts exceed $515 million

Rocket Lab added eight Neutron missions across five constellation operators in a record quarter, bringing the reusable rocket’s manifest to 16 flights even though its debut remains ahead. The contracts total more than $515 million, including launches at a $70 million base price; the company also raised prices for Electron and Neutron amid strong demand.

Discovered 2026-11-10T02:04:29.843525-08:00 | 2026-11-10T02:04:29.843525-08:00

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Neutron’s manifest doubled to 16 missions, with eight newly contracted flights worth more than $515 million—evidence of customer commitments well ahead of the rocket’s first flight.
Rocket Lab is raising Electron and Neutron launch prices, citing strong demand in a constrained market; the higher pricing may influence how customers assess launch access and costs.

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