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Space Force OKs Vulcan rocket

With Vulcan Rocket in Play, SpaceX Faces Its First Real Challenger in Military Launch Race

The certification process, which began in 2016, was no easy feat. Vulcan had to clear 52 criteria, 18 critical subsystem reviews, and 114 audits, along with two test launches. While its January 2024 launch succeeded,

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After years of delays, Space Force certifies ULA’s Vulcan rocket

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

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US Space Force certifies new Vulcan Centaur rocket to launch national security missions

The U.S. Space Force has certified ULA's new Vulcan Centaur rocket to launch national security missions, doubling the number of providers for such flights.

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Final Flight: What made ULA's Delta IV Heavy stand apart from other rockets?

The size and power of the ULA Delta IV Heavy rocket Unlike the regular Delta IV medium, Delta IV Heavy has three Delta IV core stages together. According to the ULA website, each ...

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Elon Musk’s military dominance in space faces a shake-up as ULA enters the arena

A new rival is taking on Elon Musk in U.S. military space launches. The U.S. Space Force has officially certified United ...

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Space Force OKs Vulcan rocket as SpaceX competitor for military launch

For years prior to the certification of SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket, ULA with its legacy Atlas V and Delta IV rockets — which ... have partnered to develop the Medium Launch Vehicle and are ...

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ULA’s Vulcan cleared for national-security launches

United Launch Alliance Vulcan Centaur rocket launches from pad 41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at 7:25 a.m. on ...

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