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Rocket Lab Completes Archimedes Engine Build, Begins Engine Test Campaign | Business Wire (www.businesswire.com)
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[–] threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works 1 points 6 months ago (1 children)

They also posted some nice pictures of Neutron & Archimedes on twitter:

Engine closeup: https://twitter.com/RocketLab/status/1787582571112739229

Archimedes is here

📸@akd_ams

Engine on the test stand: https://twitter.com/RocketLab/status/1787590838178254925

Isn’t it beautiful!? Say hello to our first complete Archimedes engine.

It’s already out the door of our Engine Development Complex in Long Beach and installed on the test stand in Mississippi at @NASAStennis ready for first hot fire.

📸@akd_ams

Neutron update: https://twitter.com/RocketLab/status/1787606390598689083

While Archimedes prepares to breathe fire, the Neutron structures team has been kicking goals too.

The first Neutron fairing panels are complete, with the full set scheduled for completion in the coming weeks.

We’ve completed an assembly test-run for Neutron’s Stage 2 internal tank structures. Next step: final assembly, lamination and integration in flight configuration.

People: https://twitter.com/RocketLab/status/1787620199451254937

I'm always excited to see some Neutron progress!

[–] absGeekNZ 2 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Nice pictures.

I don't use other social media, I likely miss a bunch of cool stuff like this.

[–] threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works 1 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (1 children)

Another good photo: https://twitter.com/akd_ams/status/1788010273929826558

“Mom come pick me up - I’m scared” - Rutherford, most likely • 📸 me for @RocketLab

Really puts into perspective how much larger Neutron will be than Electron.

[–] absGeekNZ 2 points 6 months ago

Wow, that is significant.