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October 4, 2024

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[ October 4, 2024 ] ULA launches second Vulcan flight, encounters strap-on booster anomaly News
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Commercial Atlas 5 rocket stacking begins for Mexican launch

September 14, 2015 Justin Ray

Assembly of a 19-story Atlas rocket started today for a commercial launch next month to aid Mexico’s telecommunications reform aimed at economic growth and the betterment of its societal welfare.

Atlas 5 rocket awarded commercial launch for EchoStar

August 5, 2015 Justin Ray

A powerhouse Internet-from-space communications satellite will be launched from the Cape next year atop a United Launch Alliance Atlas 5 rocket, officials announced Wednesday.