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NASA Purchases Neutron Launch Services Under VADR Contract

Medium-Lift Rocket Will Operate From Launch Complex 2 on Wallops Island, VA

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Tom Patton
Jan 15, 2025
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A mutual agreement has been reached between NASA and Rocket Lab to include Neutron launch services to the agency through Rocket Lab’s existing VADR (Venture-Class Acquisition of Dedicated and Rideshare) contract.

“Neutron brings choice and value to the launch industry and is the ideal rocket to support NASA’s goals with VADR to provide new opportunities …

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