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August 24, 2026

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ULA confirms successful solid rocket booster test as Vulcan anomaly investigation continues

May 14, 2026 Will Robinson-Smith

The static fire test was conducted by Northrop Grumman, the manufacturer of the GEM 63XL solid rocket booster that can be used to help power United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan rockets. An in-flight anomaly was observed on one of those back in mid-February.

Vulcan suffers solid rocket booster problem during USSF-87 launch

February 12, 2026 Will Robinson-Smith

The anomaly appears similar to the nozzle burn through seen during the launch of the second certification flight of a Vulcan rocket.

ULA to launch geosynchronous orbit surveillance satellite for the U.S. Space Force

February 11, 2026 Will Robinson-Smith

The USSF-87 will be the second national security flight for United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan rocket and the fourth flight of this type of rocket to date. Liftoff from pad 41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station is scheduled for 3:30 a.m. EST (0830 UTC).

ULA confirms successful solid rocket booster test as Vulcan anomaly investigation continues

Vulcan suffers solid rocket booster problem during USSF-87 launch

ULA to launch geosynchronous orbit surveillance satellite for the U.S. Space Force

ULA sets sights on ramping up launch cadence in 2026

ULA offloads first Vulcan rocket at Vandenberg at it preps its next Cape launch

Eastern Range ready for same day fueling of Space Launch System, Vulcan rockets

U.S. Space Force switches rockets for upcoming GPS satellite launch

Launch preview: ULA to launch first national security mission on a Vulcan rocket

ULA’s Tory Bruno lays out plans for ramping up launch cadence

ULA begins stacking its 1st Vulcan rocket supporting a national security mission