WASHINGTON — A U.S. Space Force mission carrying a navigation satellite to geostationary Earth orbit has been confirmed as the first national security launch of United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan Centaur ...

United Launch Alliance is targeting September 16 for the second test flight of the new Vulcan rocket, and a flawless mission could finally set the stage for the first Vulcan launch for the US military ...

The first Vulcan Centaur rolled out to the launch pad at Cape Canaveral Jan. 5 ahead of a launch scheduled for early Jan. 8. Credit: ULA TITUSVILLE, Fla.— After a decade of development, United Launch ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.—United Launch Alliance’s first Vulcan rocket emerged from its hangar Friday for a 30-minute trek to its launch pad in Florida, finally moving into the starting blocks after a ...

ULA's Vulcan rocket has been certified by the US Space Force for national security missions after completing a rigorous certification process. The certification process included two successful test ...

United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan Centaur orbital launch vehicle will undertake its first National Security Space Launch (NSSL) mission next week, the rocket type’s third launch overall. The two stage ...

An artist’s conception shows United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan rocket lifting off. (ULA Illustration) United Launch Alliance’s next-generation Vulcan rocket – and Blue Origin’s next-generation BE-4 ...

Despite problems with one of its payloads, the new launcher’s flight was flawless, showing the potential of several vehicles that could chip away at SpaceX’s dominance. By Kenneth Chang Read more ...

United Launch Alliance was supposed to fly its first national security mission on its new Vulcan rocket three years ago. It may finally begin its big game of catchup this week. “We’re going to start ...

Later this year, the United Launch Alliance will sunset its workhorse rocket, the Atlas V, and begin the era of the Vulcan rocket. Atlas V has seen an impressive 93 launches in its nearly 20-year-long ...

The three-hour launch window opens at 6 a.m. EDT (1000 GMT). When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. United Launch Alliance (ULA) is set ...

United Launch Alliance’s next-generation Vulcan rocket – and Blue Origin’s next-generation BE-4 rocket engine – have been chosen to send Astrobotic’s Peregrine moon lander as well as Sierra Nevada ...