The Neutron rocket, designed to carry payloads of up to 13,000 kilograms to low Earth orbit, will support NASA missions, including CubeSats, Class D missions, and other orbital deployments. Rocket Lab stated that the selection expands its existing VADR contract, which already includes its Electron rocket.

Rocket Lab partners with NASA to provide Neutron launch services, expanding access to space for CubeSats and other payloads.

Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) ("Rocket Lab" or "the Company"), a global leader in launch services and space systems, today announced a mutual agreement with NASA has been reached to include Neutron launch services to the agency through Rocket Lab’s existing VADR (Venture-Class Acquisition of Dedicated and Rideshare) contract.

Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (NASDAQ:RKLB) disclosed an agreement with NASA to include its Neutron rocket under the existing Venture-Class Acquisition of Dedicated and Rideshare contract. The Neutron, Rocket Lab’s reusable medium-lift launch vehicle,