ULA's Vulcan rocket faces delays, likely to launch in January
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The debut launch of United Launch Alliance's Vulcan rocket, carrying Astrobotic's Peregrine lunar lander, may be delayed from late December to early January due to routine ground issues encountered during a recent Wet Dress Rehearsal (WDR) test. ULA's CEO, Tory Bruno, stated that a full WDR is desired before the first flight, making a Christmas Eve launch unlikely. The next launch window is scheduled for January 8, 2024, potentially overlapping with other Moon-bound missions, including Intuitive Machine's Nova-C lander and JAXA's Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM).
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- United Launch Alliance Vulcan VC2S Rocket Conducts Wet Dress Rehearsal at Cape Canaveral Ahead of Christmas Eve Launch SpaceCoastDaily.com
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