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Rocket Lab Neutron Tank Rupture Tests Medium Lift Growth Timeline
Rocket Lab (NasdaqCM:RKLB) reported a rupture of the Neutron Stage 1 tank during a hydrostatic pressure test.
The incident occurred during qualification testing of the medium lift rocket's first stage.
The company described the event as part of normal validation, stating that no significant damage was recorded.
The rupture introduces uncertainty around Neutron's development timeline and potential effects on upcoming launches.
Neutron is central to Rocket Lab's push beyond small payloads...