Rocket Lab's Neutron Rocket On-Ramped to U.S. Space Force's $5.6b National Security Space Launch (NSSL) program

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

67% : Since its first orbital launch in January 2018, Rocket Lab's Electron launch vehicle has become the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket annually and has delivered over 200 satellites to orbit for private and public sector organizations, enabling operations in national security, scientific research, space debris mitigation, Earth observation, climate monitoring, and communications.
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) ("Rocket Lab" or "the Company"), a global leader in launch services and space systems, has today been selected by the U.S. Space Force to compete for the Department of Defense's highest-priority national security missions for its National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Phase 3 Lane 1 program.
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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