The Airframer Bulletin

Rocket Lab

Every Bulletin story and press release covering Rocket Lab, newest first.

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2026

12 August

Rocket Lab unveils containerised GHOST launch system

Packaged within standard shipping containers, the system deploys rockets, launch infrastructure and range control equipment to any location worldwide.

29 June

ReleaseRocket Lab to acquire Iridium in historic deal, creating a fully vertically integrated space powerhouse primed for growth

14 May

Partners target rapid hypersonic launch expansion

Three Virginia launches are expected to support faster hypersonic development cycles as U.S. defence demand continues increasing.

26 January

ReleaseRocket Lab's Hungry Hippo fairing arrives at Virginia launch site ahead of first Neutron flight

2025

26 November

ReleaseXeriant elevates Holt to lead Factor X as company builds a Skunk Works–style innovation engine

10 July

ReleaseRocket Lab selects Bollinger Shipyards to support modification of Neutron landing platform

15 April

ReleaseAerospace in transition: how laser technology is shaping the industry

14 April

ReleaseRocket Lab onramped to multi-billion dollar U.S. and U.K. defense contracts to expand hypersonic technology development with HASTE

6 January

ReleaseKratos receives $1.45B MACH-TB 2.0 contract award

2024

8 August

ReleaseRocket Lab begins installation of large carbon composite rocket-building machine

6 May

ReleaseRocket Lab completes Archimedes engine build, begins engine test campaign

2023

17 April

ReleaseHypersonix to partner with launch provider Rocket Lab for initial hypersonic test vehicle launch

2022

28 February