Rocket Lab challenges SpaceX with big Neutron rocket

Rocket Lab, a New Zealand-based company, initially focused on small, non-reusable rockets. Their Electron rocket was designed to carry small payloads like cube sats into orbit. However, Rocket Lab is now shifting its focus to larger, reusable rockets, directly competing with SpaceX. The new Neutron rocket will be capable of carrying over 8 tons to orbit and will be reusable, similar to SpaceX's Falcon 9.

What significant change has Rocket Lab made in its strategy?

• It will only launch rockets from the United States.

• It plans to stop launching rockets altogether.

• It will now compete with SpaceX by developing large, reusable rockets.

• It has decided to focus solely on small, non-reusable rockets.

What is the payload capacity of Rocket Lab's Electron rocket?

• 500 kilograms

• 22.7 tons

• 8 tons

• 230 kilograms

How much does it cost to launch a Falcon 9 rocket?

• $7 million

• $60 million

• $100 million

• $30 million

What is the primary goal of Rocket Lab's new Neutron rocket?

• To explore Mars

• To carry small payloads into space

• To compete with SpaceX's Falcon 9 by being reusable and carrying humans

• To launch satellites for free

What is the height of Rocket Lab's Neutron rocket?

• 40 meters

• 30 meters

• 50 meters

• 60 meters