Rocket Lab announced a delay in the first launch of its Neutron reusable medium-lift rocket to 2027 due to manufacturing defects in a carbon-composite dome on the rocket's first-stage propellant tank. This delay pushed the stock down nearly 10% in after-hours trading. The company emphasized safety and quality over speed, with NASA set to build and inspect a new dome. Despite strong performance in its Electron small-launch business, Rocket Lab's valuation heavily depends on Neutron's successful debut, which has been postponed multiple times since its initial 2024 target. The delay also impacts the company's path to cash-flow positivity, potentially pushing it 18 to 24 months beyond the first successful launch. Investors remain cautious as the company has yet to set a firm launch date for Neutron in 2027.
Rocket Lab USA Inc (RKLB) shares fell 11.32% on Pluang as of Oct 15, 2026, 20:22 WIB, trading at USD 52.51. The stock's market cap stands at $37.84 billion, with a typical hold time of 29 days on the platform. Despite the after-hours drop noted in the news, Pluang order activity shows 93% of investors buying RKLB shares currently.
Rocket Lab announced a delay in the first flight of its Neutron medium-lift reusable rocket to 2027 after discovering voids in the carbon composite layers of the propellant dome during manufacturing. While the flaw won't cause flight failure and has ...
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