Rocket Lab's Neutron Rocket On-Ramped for the USSF's $5.6 billion NSSL program

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

58% : " About Neutron Rocket Lab's new reusable medium-lift rocket Neutron is a next-generation challenger to deliver a cost-effective, reliable, and responsive launch service for commercial and government missions.
46% : Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) has been selected by the U.S. Space Force (USSF) to compete for the Department of Defense's highest-priority national security missions for the National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Phase 3 Lane 1 program -- the firm-fixed price, IDIQ contract has a five-year ordering period that will run through to June 2029 with a maximum value of $5.6 billion.
46% : We can't wait to showcase Neutron as the important platform it will become for the Department of Defense.
43% : As one of only five launch providers selected for the Department of Defense's program, eligibility for NSSL Lane 1 includes stringent requirements that aim to develop a diversified, competitive and reliable domestic launch base to provide launch services for its highest-priority national security missions.
36% : Neutron is a powerful new launch option that will set a new standard for performance, affordability, and reliability in medium launch, and its selection to the program demonstrates a high degree of confidence by the Department of Defense in Neutron's capabilities ahead of its first launch later this year.

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