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AFRL Award Will Support New Archimedes Rocket Engine

Rocket Lab Will Showcase Digital Engineering

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Tom Patton
Nov 18, 2024
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Archimedes Engine Testing

An Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) federal defense contract with a value up to $8 million has been awarded to Rocket Lab to showcase the company’s engineering processes and support the development of Rocket Lab’s new reusable rocket engine, Archimedes. This latest contract recognizes the potential of Rocket Lab and Neutron,…

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