LONG BEACH, Calif. - Rocket Lab USA (RKLB), a leading launch and space systems company, revealed Sept. 21 it has selected NASA’s Stennis Space Center in Mississippi as the location of its engine test facility for its reusable rocket, Neutron. The Archimedes Test Complex will be located within the larger A Test Complex at Stennis across a 1M square foot area for 10 years, with another 10-year option. The Archimedes complex will include exclusive use/development of NASA infrastructure and the A-3 Test Stand to develop and test Neutron’s reusable engines. Rocket Lab has also secured a capital investment incentive from the Mississippi Development Authority to further develop facilities/infrastructure at Stennis for Neutron. Neutron is Rocket Lab’s reusable rocket in development. Rocket Lab Founder/CEO Peter Beck says: "Before rockets flew to the Moon, they first had to go through Mississippi ... (and as RKLB's rocket begins to) reshape space access once again, Stennis is a fitting location." Rocket Lab expects to begin construction at Stennis Space Center quickly. (Business Wire 09/21/22) Rocket Lab Selects NASA Stennis Space Center for Neutron Engine Test Facility (yahoo.com)
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