“Virginia’s industrial and innovation ecosystem and skilled workforce make the Commonwealth an optimal location for industry leaders like Rocket Lab,” said Governor Youngkin. Rocket Lab has targeted the first Neutron medium-class orbital rocket launch no earlier than 2024. “The high-tech jobs created by this move are vital for the Wallops region, and I’m excited we’re bringing more of the agency’s expertise to Rocket Lab, Virginia Space, and all our partners on the Eastern Shore.” “NASA’s only owned and operated launch range at Wallops Flight Facility supports small- and medium-class orbital rocket launches, which are key contributors to a growing space economy,” said Wallops Director David Pierce. It was built specifically for the Electron rocket, the second-most frequently launched U.S. This new factory will be located near Rocket Lab’s Launch Complex 2, the company’s first launch site in the United States. The dedicated launch pad will be located on the south end of Wallops Island. The Neutron Production Complex will include a rocket production, assembly, and integration facility just outside the NASA gate to Wallops Island. The new rocket factory is expected to create up to 250 new jobs. Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Rocket Lab USA, Inc., has selected Wallops Island as the location for its launch site and extensive manufacturing and operations facilities for its Neutron rocket. NASA's Wallops Flight Facility has been selected as the new home for Rocket Lab's Neutron rocket.
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