INNOvation that Delivers to Space
America's Rocket℠
America's new workhorse.
Launching 2023.
No one Puts more advanced Critical Missions into space. Period.
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Vulcan is purpose-built on ULA's proven track record of success.
Vulcan is the obvious choice for critical satellite delivery for both commercial and national security missions. Our second stage is purpose built to meet all of the requirements of America's space launch needs.
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On target. On Budget. Best Value. Lowest Cost.
NO ONE DELIVERS MORE VALUE THAN ULA.
ULA was awarded the number one best value choice for the government, focusing on our lowest cost, our best track record, first in class schedule certainty and unmatched mission success the technical capabilities.
Vulcan 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 introduces a balance of new technologies and innovative features transforming the future of space access, advancing America’s superiority in space.
ULA remains the nation’s only full range launch provider and has the experience as the only provider to demonstrate success flying to all orbits (including the most challenging Heavy-Class CAT C missions.)
Vulcan 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 provides the highest value launch service for lower cost to meet the nation’s demanding commercial and national security space requirements.
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
Here's another #ToryTimelapse. #VulcanCentaur is coming together, including the pad modifications! Let's take him to space next year... #CountdowntoVulcan
In order for both #VulcanCentaur and #AtlasV to launch from the same launch pad, an enhanced water suppression system for Vulcan was added to SLC-41 #CountdowntoVulcan
Here’s a couple pictures of the new #VulcanCentaur MLP being put together in the SPOC to brighten up your Monday
Innovative Design Driven by Heritage
Our Centaur upper stage is today and will remain in the future the highest performing upper stage in the world, allowing ULA to successfully place satellites into the most complex orbits and complete the most difficult missions.
Vulcan, 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 builds on decades of progressive history.
ULA brings together the best of industry to the Vulcan design. Significant investment has been made to modernize the existing ULA production facility in Decatur, Alabama, and launch complex on Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida.
Capable & Competitive, at the Best Value
Vulcan, 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 builds on decades of progressive history.
United Launch Alliance is the nation’s premier space launch company with more than 150 consecutive launches and 100% mission success.
