Vulcan’s certification means SpaceX should have at least one competitor for future launches — though several other firms are lining up behind them.

United Launch Alliance on Wednesday had its new Vulcan rocket certified by the Space Force so it can begin flying national security missions.

The US Space Force on Wednesday announced that it has certified United Launch Alliance's Vulcan rocket to conduct national security missions. "Assured access to space is a core function of the Space Force and a critical element of national security,