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Successful stage separation test campaign ✅ We're validating stage separation for Neutron, one of the most novel rocket separation systems ever designed. From sep system design, component testing and qualification, GSE design, manufacturing, commissioning, and operations planning through to test execution - we're proving out the technology behind one... show more

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Old Fashioned6 months ago

@heeraniparkash WoW enough $RKLB I can't sleep since last night 🔥🔥🔥

EasternShoreSpaceflight6 months ago

Wow, that’s amazing! We’ve seen pictures, but it’s great to watch videos of it in action. That was really cool. Is that about the same speed we’ll see during stage separation in flight?

Anp🅰️nman6 months ago

Godspeed 🚀

Mottbox6 months ago

💪

RocketMan6 months ago

Keep it coming

Sunny Long6 months ago

Wow! The good news keep coming

SpacBobby6 months ago

This is insane! 🔥

Fatih Rıza ÖZTÜRK6 months ago

Wishing you continued success, Peter. We’re always behind you and the Rocket Lab team 🚀 @RocketLab @Peter_J_Beck

Ares6 months ago

Been in this company since the start and following it closely. Amazing all the cool things been happening!!!

Ethan Saber 🚀6 months ago

Props to testing engineer teams!!!

Bill 🇺🇸6 months ago

yeah pomp it who made money today? lol

Karol Kozicki6 months ago

Novel systems require relentless testing. Mastering this separation architecture gives Neutron a serious reliability moat. Great to see $RKLB team moving straight into off-nominal testing🦾

bernd bollmann 🇺🇦6 months ago

„Please, Mr. rocketLab , we beg you sir, we don't want to win anymore. It's too much. It's not fair to everybody else“.

Toaster🇳🇿🚀🦛6 months ago

Absolutely awesome! 🇳🇿🚀

Mohammed Abdulraheem6 months ago

i'm a pc hardcore gamer and i want to know....why the staff wearing gaming headsets?! specifically the hyperx cloud 3 😅

sean6 months ago

A successful company full-stop 😂.

Space & Defense Sector6 months ago

Amazing compilation $RKLB

Blaze6 months ago

Will you do any ground stage separation tests with a stage loaded with cryogenic propellants?

KerbalSpaceNut6 months ago

😏

capanz 026 months ago

OMG, yesterday was fantastic, today incredible🚀🚀

بدر ال مشاري.6 months ago

Congratulations to Rocket Lab on this successful milestone!In this update, the company confirmed they have completed a critical test campaign for the Neutron rocket's stage separation system. Here are the key takeaways:Novel Design: Rocket Lab describes Neutron's separation system as one of the most innovative ever designed, likely referring to its unique "Hungry Hippo" fairing design where the second stage is encapsulated within the first.Full-Scale Validation: The campaign covered everything from the initial design and component qualification to the manufacturing and commissioning of the Ground Support Equipment (GSE).Path to Launch: This successful validation is a major step toward Neutron's debut, as stage separation is one of the most high-risk moments during a rocket's ascent.Would you like to dive deeper into the technical specs of Neutron or its expected launch debut schedule?

Pika Coin Official6 months ago

Another reason to bullish some more next week! Looking forward to!

Mitch Summers6 months ago

@heeraniparkash Bravo 👏

FreedoMan6 months ago

@will__hall1 Cool. It looks simple and easy. But behind that impression, there are a hundred hours of smart engineering.

Mr. Jin6 months ago

That's great.

Chips'n'Dips RKLB TSLA 🦛6 months ago

@RKLB_KevinJames The team earned today. 👏

Jonathan Brunelle6 months ago

@charlesboyer Off-Nominal Events. Such a great “oupsi” name.

Eric Starnes6 months ago

@AceCrouton Woooot

Stephen Kidder6 months ago

Looks smooth and precise! What will propel the second stage out of the first stage prior to second stage engine ignition?

YouTube 海盗频道Pirate Channel6 months ago

The most advanced space separation system is created by rocket lab.

Sliqz6 months ago

LFG TO SPACE 🚀🚀

Willis6 months ago

@FelixSchlang Cool

Photizo6 months ago

Cool design. So the second stage injects from inside the first stage?

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