[Rocket Lab Warns of Potential Delay in Neutron's Maiden Flight, Possibly Postponed to 2027] BlockBeats News, August 11, according to Bloomberg, Rocket Lab stated that its Neutron rocket project still faces risks of further delays, with the first launch possibly postponed to 2027. The company plans to deliver Neutron to the launch pad in the fourth quarter as originally scheduled but has not confirmed whether the rocket can complete its maiden flight this year. Previously, Rocket Lab aimed to conduct Neutron's first launch by the end of 2026. Rocket Lab noted that the complex development cycle of Neutron still involves "risks and uncertainties," and the exact launch timing will depend on booster test results and other factors. Neutron is a larger, higher-performance rocket developed by the company based on Electron, with one of its goals being to compete with SpaceX's Falcon 9. In terms of financial performance, Rocket Lab's revenue for the quarter reached a record $234 million, exceeding market expectations of $232 million. Adjusted loss per share was $0.08, slightly worse than analysts' forecast of a $0.07 loss. The company expects third-quarter revenue to be between $250 million and $265 million, higher than the market consensus estimate of $237 million. Following the announcement, Rocket Lab's stock fell about 2% in after-hours trading. Additionally, Rocket Lab announced that Kepler Communications has booked a dedicated Neutron launch mission, scheduled no earlier than 2028. [Original Link]