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Blue Origin Heavy-Lift Rocket Launched, Rivaling SpaceX, ULA

The successful inaugural launch of Blue Origin's heavy-lift rocket positions the company as a viable contender for national security launches, challenging incumbents SpaceX and ULA. This development could reshape competition in the space launch sector.

2025-01-09T04:49:02.942440-08:00

Aviation Week

Space Force Awaits Vulcan Rocket Certification After 2024 Launches

2025-01-03T13:24:21.417082-08:00

Aerospace America

U.S. Space Industry Urges Regulatory Revamp Amid FAA Licensing Delays

2024-12-31T20:11:16.536800-08:00

Space Explored

ULA Prepares for Major Vulcan Launch Operations in 2025

2024-12-28T21:27:37.711216-08:00

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Aerospace America

Blue Origin Heavy-Lift Rocket Launched, Rivaling SpaceX, ULA The successful inaugural launch of Blue Origin's heavy-lift rocket positions the company as a viable contender for national security launches, challenging incumbents SpaceX and ULA. This development could reshape competition in the space launch sector.

2025-01-09T04:49:02.942440-08:00

Blue Origin Heavy-Lift Rocket Launched, Rivaling SpaceX, ULA

Aviation Week

Space Force Awaits Vulcan Rocket Certification After 2024 Launches The U.S. Space Force is close to completing certification processes for ULA's Vulcan Centaur following two launches in 2024. The certification, crucial for national security missions, is expected to enhance the capabilities and reliability of the Space Force's launch operations.

2025-01-03T13:24:21.417082-08:00

Space Force Awaits Vulcan Rocket Certification After 2024 Launches

Aerospace America

U.S. Space Industry Urges Regulatory Revamp Amid FAA Licensing Delays The U.S. space industry calls for regulatory reforms to expedite the licensing process for launch and reentry, addressing increasing FAA delays. Elon Musk's newly appointed government advisory role could be pivotal in catalyzing changes. Stakeholders discuss potential solutions to streamline operations.

2024-12-31T20:11:16.536800-08:00

U.S. Space Industry Urges Regulatory Revamp Amid FAA Licensing Delays

Space Explored

ULA Prepares for Major Vulcan Launch Operations in 2025 United Launch Alliance is setting the stage for an ambitious year in 2025, planning to ramp up Vulcan launch activities. The rocket, initially set to launch in 2024, is anticipated to play a pivotal role in ULA's strategy moving forward.

2024-12-28T21:27:37.711216-08:00

ULA Prepares for Major Vulcan Launch Operations in 2025

Space.com

ULA Plans Vulcan Centaur Upgrade for Satellite Defense ULA is considering transforming its Vulcan Centaur rocket into a 'space interceptor' to enhance satellite defense capabilities. This initiative aims to bolster space security by providing an active defense system, crucial for maintaining peace in the increasingly contested space environment.

2024-12-24T11:08:19.599289-08:00

ULA Plans Vulcan Centaur Upgrade for Satellite Defense

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

newspaceeconomy.ca

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

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