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Vulcan Centaur is purpose-built on ULA's proven track record of success.
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Vulcan Centaur is built by applying more than 120 years of combined launch experiences. An evolution of the flight proven, highly successful Atlas and Delta vehicles, Vulcan Centaur introduces a balance of new technologies and innovative features transforming the future of space access, advancing America’s superiority in space.
Vulcan Centaur is the only launch vehicle purpose-built to meet all of our nation’s space launch requirements and is being flown by the only company with 100 percent mission success. Leveraging proven processes, technology, and expertise, Vulcan Centaur provides the highest value launch service for lower cost to meet the nation’s demanding national security space requirements.
IS READY to meet the nation's needs
We have never failed to meet our customer’s launch needs and ULA consistently delivers the military’s most sensitive satellites which strengthens our national security and support our troops.
Status Updates
The booster liquid oxygen tank that will be used on #VulcanCentaur’s first flight is being completed in our Decatur, AL factory, keeping the rocket on track for a 2021 launch. #CountdowntoVulcan
The booster liquid oxygen tank that will be used on #VulcanCentaur’s first flight is being completed in our Decatur, AL factory, keeping the rocket on track for a 2021 launch. #CountdowntoVulcan
Vulcan Centaur pathfinder validates launch site processes
United Launch Alliance engineers and technicians recently completed a successful pathfinder exercise to assess procedures and operations in Cape Canaveral, Florida, in preparation for the first Vulcan Centaur launch in 2021.
Construction milestone achieved for Vulcan's launch platform
In a topping out ceremony that honored traditions in construction, the final beam has been hoisted atop the new Mobile Launch Platform (MLP) from which the next-generation Vulcan Centaur rockets will lift off.
Innovative Design Driven by Heritage
Vulcan Centaur, an evolution from the rich heritage of Atlas and Delta rockets. By applying industry best practices for complex systems design while blending flight proven hardware to achieve the right mix of reliability with new innovation, Vulcan Centaur builds on decades of progressive history.
ULA brings together the best of industry to the Vulcan Centaur design. Significant investment has been made to modernize the existing ULA production facility in Decatur, Alabama, and launch complex on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida.
Capable & Competitive
Vulcan Centaur, an evolution from the rich heritage of Atlas and Delta rockets. By applying industry best practices for complex systems design while blending flight proven hardware to achieve the right mix of reliability with new innovation, Vulcan Centaur builds on decades of progressive history.
ULA brings together the best of industry to the Vulcan Centaur design. Significant investment has been made to modernize the existing ULA production facility in Decatur, Alabama, and launch complex on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida.
United Launch Alliance is the nation’s premier space launch company with more than 130 consecutive launches and 100% mission success.
