D printed rocket engines reshape launch economics, offering low-cost, high-precision propulsion for the satellite industry.

Rocket Lab launched eight wildfire detection satellites from New Zealand March 26, lofting the "Finding a Wildfire near you" mission into orbit for German-based OroraTech.

with Rocket Lab authorized through flight #8 and six Electrons and up to 100 Rutherford engines (total this year) in production/pre-production at the company’s Huntington Beach, CA, facility.

In August last year, Rocket Lab also successfully flew a rocket with a reused Rutherford engine for the very first time. SpaceX is currently the world leader in reusable rocket technology.

Rocket Lab launched their Electron rocket for its ... The nine 3D-printed Rutherford engines on Electron’s first stage ignited at T-2 seconds – and after a quick check of vehicle systems ...

The Electron’s fuel tanks—its Rutherford engine burns kerosene and liquid oxygen—are 40 percent lighter than traditional metal tanks. Rocket Lab will charge a base price of $5.7 million for ...

The Lane 1 awards are part of the Space Force's launch plan that focuses on new or smaller companies that can grow into trusted launch partners for low Earth orbit launches. Lane 2 is for more capable ...

Rocket Lab USA's stock crashed 35% over the past month on investor panic about the Neutron launch delay and lower guide for next quarter. Panic was blown out of proportion; this was a temporary ...

LONG BEACH, Calif., March 12, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) ("Rocket Lab" or "the Company"), a global leader in launch services and space systems, today announced its ...

Here’s how it works. Rocket Lab has launched its workhorse Electron rocket for the third time in two weeks. The New Zealand-based company successfully launched eight wildfire detection ...