Vulcan
vehicleULA Vulcan Centaur launcher.
Vulcan Centaur is a launch vehicle developed by United Launch Alliance (ULA) to replace the Atlas V and Delta IV rockets. It is primarily designed to support the National Security Space Launch (NSSL) program for the U.S. Space Force and intelligence agencies. The vehicle can carry multiple spacecraft and is capable of flying with up to six solid rocket boosters, optimizing mass to orbit for various missions.
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Space Force weighs Vulcan flights without solid boosters
U.S. Space Force is evaluating the potential for Vulcan flights without solid rocket boosters under investigation, according to Lt. Gen. Philip Garrant. This adjustment could allow lower-energy missions to proceed while SpaceX handles critical national security launches. The situation impacts future National Security Space Launch contracts, emphasizing the need for a third launch provider amid current supply constraints.