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# Rocket Lab (RKLB)

Rocket Lab moved the first Neutron launch to 2027 and reports Q3 on 2026-11-09, after guiding revenue of $250-265 million.

Updated Oct 29, 2026

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Analysis and information

## What it does

Rocket Lab launches small satellites on its Electron rocket, flies HASTE missions, and builds satellites and spacecraft components. It is developing Neutron, a larger launch vehicle.

## Role in the theme

In **Space and autonomy**, Rocket Lab is the smaller launch and spacecraft company. Neutron is its route to larger payloads.

## Latest

- **2026-10-23:** Rocket Lab reported a successful 98th Electron launch.
- **2026-10-21:** A spacecraft built by Rocket Lab was launched for a Viasat mission that supports a NASA communications demonstration.
- **2026-10-20:** Rocket Lab set its Q3 report for 2026-11-09.
- **2026-10-14:** Rocket Lab said Neutron's first launch is now expected in 2027. In August it had planned to deliver Neutron to the launch pad in Q4 2026. TechNews reported the delay followed a manufacturing problem with a dome structure, and that the shares fell nearly 7% after hours.
- **2026-08-10 (most recent results):** Q2 revenue rose 62% to $234 million. Backlog was $2.36 billion, up 137%. Q3 guidance: revenue of $250-265 million.

## What to watch

- A new date for Neutron's first launch, as manufacturing and testing milestones are reached.
- Q3 revenue against the $250-265 million guidance.
- The Electron launch pace.
- Next report: Q3 2026 results on 2026-11-09 after the close, with a call at 5:00 p.m. ET (confirmed).

## Covered in

- Theme: [Space and autonomy](/research/themes/space-autonomy)

## Sources

Primary means the publisher of the data or the filing; secondary means press or an aggregator.
- [Rocket Lab updates: 98th Electron mission and Viasat spacecraft launch](https://rocketlabcorp.com/updates/)Primary 2026-10-23
- [Rocket Lab announces date of Q3 2026 results (wire release)](https://finviz.com/news/404901/rocket-lab-announces-date-of-third-quarter-2026-financial-results)Secondary 2026-10-20
- [Rocket Lab update on Neutron development and launch timing (8-K exhibit 99.1)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1819994/000181999426000067/rklb-10142026ex991.htm)Primary 2026-10-14
- [TechNews: Rocket Lab pushes Neutron debut flight to 2027](https://finance.technews.tw/2026/10/15/rocket-lab-pushes-neutron-rockets-debut-flight-to-2027-shares-fall/)Secondary 2026-10-15
- [Rocket Lab Q2 2026 results (8-K exhibit 99.1)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0001819994/000181999426000061/rklb-08102026ex991.htm)Primary 2026-08-10
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