Lintao Zhang/Getty Images News 2024 is a defining year for Rocket Lab USA (NASDAQ:RKLB). The company is in a race against time to launch its new Neutron rocket by December 15, 2024 to secure launch contracts under the third phase of the National Space Security Launch program. In addition, the company's Electron rocket is on track to have its busiest year to date as it has completed 2 launches and has 23 additional launches booked this year. With that in mind, management expects Electron launches this year t ...