SpaceNews.comSandra Erwin

Space Force explores alternatives as ULA's Vulcan faces possible months‑long grounding

The U.S. Space Force is evaluating alternative launch options after United Launch Alliance's Vulcan Centaur could be grounded for months while investigators probe a recent anomaly. The potential pause threatens launch schedules, may force mission reassignments or delays, and pressures remaining providers and range capacity.

2026-03-25T16:22:23.195082-07:00
PayloadJacqueline Feldscher

Commerce Department Proposes Single 'One-Stop' Licensing Pathway for Novel Space Missions

By Payload: The plan is the latest step in the years-long saga surrounding mission authorization—or which agencies have regulatory authority over novel space missions that don’t fit into the existing framework.

2026-03-25T12:20:04.985577-07:00