Rocket Lab has completed final qualification tests on its innovative “Hungry Hippo” fairing for the Neutron rocket, a reusable design that stays attached during flight and closes again for recovery. This breakthrough brings the company closer to Neutron’s planned 2026 debut and marks a major step in reducing launch costs in an increasingly competitive space indu…Rocket Lab has completed final qualification tests on its innovative “Hungry Hippo” fairing for the Neutron rocket, a reusable design that stays attached during flight and closes again for recovery. This breakthrough brings the company closer to Neutron’s planned 2026 debut and marks a major step in reducing launch costs in an increasingly competitive space indu…
