The Neutron rocket, designed to carry payloads of up to 13,000 kilograms to low Earth orbit, will support NASA missions, including CubeSats, Class D missions, and other orbital deployments. Rocket Lab stated that the selection expands its existing VADR contract, which already includes its Electron rocket.

Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (NASDAQ:RKLB) disclosed an agreement with NASA to include its Neutron rocket under the existing Venture-Class Acquisition of Dedicated and Rideshare contract. The Neutron, Rocket Lab’s reusable medium-lift launch vehicle,

Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) ("Rocket Lab" or "the Company"), a global leader in launch services and space systems, today announced a mutual agreement with NASA has been reached to include Neutron launch services to the agency through Rocket Lab’s existing VADR (Venture-Class Acquisition of Dedicated and Rideshare) contract.