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Neutron Upper Stage Contract Awarded to Rocket Lab

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Tom Patton
Oct 05, 2021
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The U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command has awarded a $24.35 million contract to Rocket Lab USA for development of the Neutron launch vehicle’s upper stage. The agreement solidifies Rocket Lab’s commitment to becoming a launch provider for the National Security Space Launch (NSSL) program, which launches the United States' most critical missions.

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