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Vulcan Rocket's First National Security Launch Slated for April 2025

United Launch Alliance's Vulcan rocket, developed with the U.S. Space Force, aims for its inaugural national security mission in April 2025, pending certification completion. Preparations are underway at Vandenberg Space Force Base to support launches from the Western Range.

2024-12-18T13:13:14.960754-08:00

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ULA Proposes Military Role for Vulcan's Centaur V Stage

2024-12-15T11:35:53.383859-08:00

Reuters

ULA Plans Vulcan Rocket Upgrade to Compete with SpaceX's Starship

2024-12-14T03:15:51.322958-08:00

DefenseNews.com

ULA Plans Annual Modifications for Rocket Stage as Space Interceptor

2024-12-13T10:00:08.642021-08:00

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Spaceflight Now

Vulcan Rocket's First National Security Launch Slated for April 2025 United Launch Alliance's Vulcan rocket, developed with the U.S. Space Force, aims for its inaugural national security mission in April 2025, pending certification completion. Preparations are underway at Vandenberg Space Force Base to support launches from the Western Range.

2024-12-18T13:13:14.960754-08:00

Vulcan Rocket's First National Security Launch Slated for April 2025

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Atlas V Faces Crucial Phase with 15 Rockets Left in Inventory United Launch Alliance's Atlas V program nears a pivotal moment in its six-decade history, with only two launches completed in 2024 and 15 rockets remaining in its inventory. This highlights the challenges and strategic decisions ahead for sustaining U.S. space innovation.

2024-12-17T13:50:17.614462-08:00

Atlas V Faces Crucial Phase with 15 Rockets Left in Inventory

SpaceNews.com

ULA Proposes Military Role for Vulcan's Centaur V Stage ULA seeks to differentiate in the space launch market by pitching military applications for its Centaur V upper stage. This strategic move aims to leverage the Vulcan rocket's capabilities for national security missions.

2024-12-15T11:35:53.383859-08:00

ULA Proposes Military Role for Vulcan's Centaur V Stage

Reuters

ULA Plans Vulcan Rocket Upgrade to Compete with SpaceX's Starship United Launch Alliance, the joint venture of Boeing and Lockheed Martin, is considering enhancements to its Vulcan rocket. This move aims to position Vulcan as a strong contender against SpaceX's Starship in the competitive low Earth orbit satellite launch industry.

2024-12-14T03:15:51.322958-08:00

ULA Plans Vulcan Rocket Upgrade to Compete with SpaceX's Starship

DefenseNews.com

ULA Plans Annual Modifications for Rocket Stage as Space Interceptor ULA CEO Tory Bruno has announced plans to modify rocket stages annually, aiming to enhance their maneuverability for use as satellite tows or in counterspace operations. These developments are part of ULA's strategic focus on addressing evolving space mission requirements.

2024-12-13T10:00:08.642021-08:00

ULA Plans Annual Modifications for Rocket Stage as Space Interceptor

Breaking Defense

ULA Nears Certification for Vulcan Centaur National Security Launch ULA is close to securing certification for the Vulcan Centaur to execute two National Security Space Launch missions. The launches are slated for early next year, marking an important milestone for ULA as it strengthens its position in the national security sector.

2024-12-09T07:07:46.589998-08:00

ULA Nears Certification for Vulcan Centaur National Security Launch

Space Intel Report

Space Tech Investment Rebounds; China Leads VC Activity, Europe Focuses on Early Stages In 2024, space tech investment marks a notable recovery with significant venture capital activity in China, while Europe lags, focusing primarily on pre-seed and seed stages. European government initiatives have sustained a steady deal flow despite regional challenges.

2024-12-03T12:55:49.396205-08:00

Space Tech Investment Rebounds; China Leads VC Activity, Europe Focuses on Early Stages

Defense One

ULA's Vulcan Delays Space Force Launches to Next Year United Launch Alliance confirmed Vulcan rocket's certifications are pending, postponing two Space Force missions until early next year, possibly several months later than initially planned.

2024-11-27T07:27:38.498265-08:00

ULA's Vulcan Delays Space Force Launches to Next Year

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