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ULA’s Vulcan Centaur Debuts with First National Security Mission

United Launch Alliance’s new Vulcan Centaur rocket successfully completed its inaugural national security mission, USSF-106, deploying two U.S. Space Force satellites including AFRL’s NTS-3 to geostationary orbit. The flight marks the first operational Vulcan under the Space Force’s NSSL Phase 2 contract and paves the way to retire Atlas V and Delta rockets.

2025-08-12T18:17:37.739584-07:00

Spaceflight Now

ULA’s Vulcan Rocket Set for First Space Force National Security Mission

2025-08-12T04:40:42.517167-07:00

NASA Spaceflight

ULA Cuts 2025 Launch Pipeline to Nine Missions, Targets 20–25 Flights from 2026

2025-08-07T10:59:10.819302-07:00

Reuters

Amazon to Launch Initial Kuiper Satellites on April 9

2025-04-02T11:51:07.237734-07:00

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Aviation Week

ULA’s Vulcan Completes First Space Force Mission, Restoring Competition to U.S. National Security Launch Fleet United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan Centaur has completed its inaugural U.S. Space Force mission, reintroducing a second operational launch provider into the national security launch roster. The flight restores competitive options for military and intelligence payloads and reduces sole‑source dependence on one commercial launcher.

2025-08-21T01:48:16.351219-07:00

ULA’s Vulcan Completes First Space Force Mission, Restoring Competition to U.S. National Security Launch Fleet

Florida Today

Inside the X-37B: Photos Reveal the Space Force’s Secret Orbital Spaceplane and Its Launch Vehicles New photos lay bare the U.S. Space Force's X-37B orbital spaceplane — the clandestine, reusable mini-shuttle — and its launch paths: multiple missions have been lofted aboard SpaceX Falcon 9 and United Launch Alliance vehicles. The images clarify vehicle shape, payload bay and orbital delivery profiles.

2025-08-19T16:00:12.172044-07:00

Inside the X-37B: Photos Reveal the Space Force’s Secret Orbital Spaceplane and Its Launch Vehicles

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ULA’s Vulcan Centaur Debuts with First National Security Mission United Launch Alliance’s new Vulcan Centaur rocket successfully completed its inaugural national security mission, USSF-106, deploying two U.S. Space Force satellites including AFRL’s NTS-3 to geostationary orbit. The flight marks the first operational Vulcan under the Space Force’s NSSL Phase 2 contract and paves the way to retire Atlas V and Delta rockets.

2025-08-12T18:17:37.739584-07:00

ULA’s Vulcan Centaur Debuts with First National Security Mission

Spaceflight Now

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ULA’s Vulcan Rocket Set for First Space Force National Security Mission United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan Centaur rocket is poised to launch the US Space Force’s inaugural National Security Space Launch mission, lifting a classified payload from Cape Canaveral atop its most powerful configuration to date. The flight signals ULA’s entry as a military launch provider alongside SpaceX.

2025-08-12T04:40:42.517167-07:00

ULA’s Vulcan Rocket Set for First Space Force National Security Mission

NASA Spaceflight

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ULA Cuts 2025 Launch Pipeline to Nine Missions, Targets 20–25 Flights from 2026 United Launch Alliance has trimmed its 2025 launch manifest to nine missions amid its transition to a Vulcan-centric fleet, delaying capacity ramps for commercial customers. Despite near-term adjustments, ULA still expects to scale up to 20–25 annual Vulcan Centaur flights from 2026 onward.

2025-08-07T10:59:10.819302-07:00

ULA Cuts 2025 Launch Pipeline to Nine Missions, Targets 20–25 Flights from 2026

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ULA’s Vulcan Rocket Readies for Space Force’s First National Security Launch USSF-106 United Launch Alliance has hoisted its first Vulcan Centaur VC4S rocket with four solid boosters in final preparations to carry the U.S. Space Force’s USSF-106 payload directly to geostationary orbit. Liftoff from Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex-41 marks Vulcan’s inaugural National Security Space Launch mission.

2025-07-22T19:56:29.041836-07:00

ULA’s Vulcan Rocket Readies for Space Force’s First National Security Launch USSF-106

NASA Spaceflight

ULA Kicks Off Vulcan Processing for USSF-106 National Security Mission United Launch Alliance has commenced launch processing of its Vulcan Centaur rocket for the US Space Force’s USSF-106 mission, marking its long-awaited entry into national security launches. The move positions ULA to challenge SpaceX dominance and expand its role in delivering critical defense payloads to orbit.

2025-07-08T10:20:19.214378-07:00

ULA Kicks Off Vulcan Processing for USSF-106 National Security Mission

Space.com

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ULA Launches Second Batch of Amazon’s Project Kuiper Satellites on Atlas V United Launch Alliance’s Atlas V lifted off from Cape Canaveral on June 23, deploying the second tranche of satellites for Amazon’s Project Kuiper. The Kuiper 2 mission advances Amazon’s plan for a 3,200-satellite global broadband constellation, with ULA contracted to launch over half before transitioning to Vulcan.

2025-06-23T04:38:05.195961-07:00

ULA Launches Second Batch of Amazon’s Project Kuiper Satellites on Atlas V

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