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Beck: Archimedes engine line currently produces one engine every 8 days as Neutron development continues
“So this line right now can produce one engine every 8 days... This is the thrust chamber of the Archimedes and this here is the turbo pump.”
Why it matters
Engine production rate is the pacing constraint for Neutron's launch cadence and 2025 debut; one Archimedes per 8 days sets a concrete capacity benchmark investors can track against Neutron milestones.
Investment implication
If Rocket Lab cannot scale Archimedes throughput well beyond ~3.5 engines/month, Neutron launch cadence and revenue ramp will slip; monitor engine production capacity disclosures as a leading indicator for RKLB's medium-launch business.