Hungry Hippo won't move to the launchpad until next year Aerospace manufacturer and launch service provider Rocket Lab has confirmed what many have long suspected: its "Hungry Hippo" Neutron rocket won't be hitting the launchpad until 2026 at the earliest....

Signoff for re-usable faring should help Neutron launcher get off the ground Space outfit Rocket Lab says its Hungry Hippo is ready to go into space, a fillip for the company's plans to fly its new Neutron launch vehicle....