火箭实验室将中子火箭首发推迟至2026年年中,以进行更多的测试,预算现为360万美元。 Rocket Lab delays Neutron rocket debut to mid-2026 for more testing, budget now $360M.

火箭实验室将首次发射中子火箭的时间从2025年底推迟至2026年年中,理由是需要进行更多的测试,以确保可靠性和安全性。 Rocket Lab has delayed the first launch of its Neutron rocket from late 2025 to mid-2026, citing the need for additional testing to ensure reliability and safety. 首席执行官Peter Beck强调采取谨慎做法,将彻底地面测试置于速度之上,以避免飞行失败。 CEO Peter Beck emphasized a cautious approach, prioritizing thorough ground testing over speed to avoid in-flight failures. 首次飞行将是一项没有客户有效载荷的试验任务,助推器的着陆能力将推迟到以后的飞行任务。 The debut flight will be a test mission without customer payloads, with the booster’s landing capability deferred to a later mission. 包括Archimedes发动机在内的关键部件正在美国航天局的Stennis航天中心进行测试。 Key components, including the Archimedes engines, are being tested at NASA’s Stennis Space Center. 现在预计该方案的预算将达到3.6亿美元,高于原先的2.5亿至3亿美元的估计数。 The program’s budget is now expected to reach $360 million, up from the original $250–300 million estimate. 尽管出现拖延,但该公司报告财务结果良好,收入创纪录,现金流动改善,在发射后仍如期盈利。 Despite the delay, the company reported strong financial results, with record revenue and improved cash flow, and remains on track for profitability post-launch.