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ULA launches second Vulcan flight, encounters strap-on booster anomaly

October 4, 2024 William Harwood

United Launch Alliance fired off a next-generation Vulcan rocket Friday in the second of two “certification” test flights needed before the new launcher can be used to carry high-priority national security payloads for the U.S. Space Force and the National Reconnaissance Office. One of two solid-propellant strap-on boosters provided by Northrop Grumman suffered an anomaly of some sort. ULA CEO Tory Bruno said it will be investigated.

Live coverage: ULA to launch second test flight of its Vulcan rocket from Cape Canaveral

October 3, 2024 Will Robinson-Smith

The mission, dubbed Cert-2 by United Launch Alliance, is the final mission required before the rocket can begin launching national security missions. Liftoff is set for the beginning of a three-hour window at 6 a.m. EDT (1000 UTC).

ULA rolls its Vulcan rocket to the launch pad ahead of second test flight

September 30, 2024 Will Robinson-Smith

The return of a Vulcan rocket to the pad at Space Launch Complex 41 comes as United Launch Alliance steps closer to being able to launch national security missions for the U.S. Space Force and the National Reconnaissance Office. Launch is set for Friday, Oct. 4, during a three-hour launch window that opens at 6 a.m. EDT (1000 UTC).

Vulcan • Certification Flight 2

July 15, 2024 Spaceflight Now

‘Cleanest first flight,’ ULA president reflects on inaugural Vulcan launch and future of program

February 12, 2024 Will Robinson-Smith

ULA President and CEO Tory Bruno described the first flight of the Vulcan launch as remarkable in his career. He said hardware for Vulcan’s next flight will head down to Florida soon.

ULA marks success with the inaugural mission of its Vulcan rocket launching a Moon-bound robotic lander

January 8, 2024 Will Robinson-Smith

The launch of the methalox fueled rocket marks the beginning of a new chapter for the launch company. The mission launched the first American-made lunar lander in more than 50 years.

The first Vulcan rocket launches commercial moon lander from Cape Canaveral

January 8, 2024 Spaceflight Now

Watch live coverage as the United Launch Alliance Vulcan Centaur rocket will launches on its inaugural flight with the Peregrine commercial robotic lunar lander for Astrobotic. Liftoff from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station is scheduled for 2:18 a.m. EST (0718 UTC) at the opening of a 45-minute launch window.

Members Bonus: Vulcan rocket rollout timelapse video

January 6, 2024 Spaceflight Now

ULA is preparing to launch its Vulcan rocket for the first time, sending Astrobotic’s lunar lander on its way to the Moon. Watch a timelapse of the fully integrated rocket rollout out from the Vertical Integration Facility (VIF) on Friday, Jan. 5, 2023.

ULA says its Vulcan rocket is finally ready to fly

January 6, 2024 Will Robinson-Smith

Nearly a decade of planning, designing, assembly and testing for United Launch Alliance (ULA) is about to culminate in the first launch of its Vulcan rocket. The maiden flight of the launch vehicle is set for Monday, Jan. 8, at 2:18 am EST (0718 UTC) from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.

NASA discusses Moon-bound science as ULA’s Vulcan rocket gets go ahead for Jan. 8 launch

January 5, 2024 Will Robinson-Smith

The mission will be a first for both ULA’s Vulcan rocket as well as Astrobotic’s lunar lander, Peregrine. Liftoff is set for Monday, Jan. 8 at 2:18 am EST (0718 UTC).