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Rocket Lab’s new Neutron rocket suffers fuel tank rupture during test

Rocket Lab's first Neutron rocket buckled under pressure when its main stage tank ruptured during an overnight test in Wallops, Virginia.

Astrobitica January 23, 2026 (Last updated: January 23, 2026) 1 minute read

Rocket Lab’s first Neutron rocket buckled under pressure when its main stage tank ruptured during an overnight test in Wallops, Virginia.

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