Stennis, Rocket Lab ribbon cutting

NASA’s Stennis Space Center and Rocket Lab USA held a ribbon-cutting Nov. 4 on a new 10-year agreement for the aerospace company to locate its engine test complex at the rocket propulsion site near Bay St. Louis, Miss. Rocket Lab expects to make a substantial capital investment in the project and create dozens of jobs. With the agreement, the A-3 Test Stand and about 24 surrounding acres at Stennis will be incorporated into the Archimedes Test Complex. Archimedes is Rocket Lab’s new liquid oxygen and liquid methane rocket engine that will power its large, reusable Neutron rocket. The initial 10-year agreement includes an option for an additional 10 years. The Mississippi Development Authority is providing assistance for Rocket Lab to develop the new site and to relocate and install needed equipment. (Stennis Space Center 11/05/22) NASA Stennis, Rocket Lab Cut Ribbon on New Tenant Agreement | NASA