United Launch Alliance (ULA)'s next-generation Vulcan Centaur rocket just took a big step toward its debut launch. The Vulcan Centaur aced a crucial engine test tonight (June 7), firing up its two ...

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 ...

United Launch Alliance fired off a next-generation Vulcan rocket Friday in the second of two "certification" test flights needed before the new launcher can be used to carry high-priority national ...

The two BE-4 engines in the Vulcan Centaur booster fire for several seconds during a static-fire test June 7. Credit: ULA webcast WASHINGTON — United Launch Alliance carried out a static-fire test of ...

Officials said they now plan to launch the Vulcan rocket at 7:25 a.m. NEW LAUNCH TIME. The issue has been resolved and Launch Director Eric Richards has instructed the team to retarget today's launch ...

Northrop Grumman and the United Launch Alliance (ULA) successfully performed a crucial rocket motor test for ULA's next-generation rocket, Vulcan Centaur, in preparation for a debut launch later this ...

United Launch Alliance delivered multiple US military satellites into a high-altitude orbit after a prime-time launch Tuesday night, marking an important transition from development to operations for ...

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United Launch Alliance fired off a next-generation Vulcan rocket Friday in the second of two "certification" test flights needed before the new launcher can be used to carry high-priority national ...