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launch1 month ago•14 min saved

Northrop Grumman absorbs $71M charge over Vulcan booster anomaly

Northrop Grumman booked a $71 million unfavorable adjustment to earnings in Q1 2026 to cover evaluation and corrective actions after a GEM 63XL booster anomaly on United Launch Alliance's Vulcan Centaur during the February USSF-87 launch. The incident shed debris but did not derail the mission; Space Force and ULA are pursuing a root-cause investigation with no fixed return-to-flight timeline, and possible Vulcan configurations without boosters are being considered.

via SpaceNews|

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technology2 months ago•3 min saved

ULA’s Vulcan setback clouds 2026 Space Force launch schedule

ULA’s Vulcan Centaur delivered two Space Force satellites but vented an unusual debris plume from a solid booster, prompting a Space Force pause on all military launches aboard the rocket while investigators determine the cause. A prior similar issue on another Vulcan flight and potential delays to GPS 3 and related missions could push launches into May and beyond, with officials weighing a transfer to SpaceX to avoid cascading delays. ULA still aims for 18–22 Vulcan flights in 2026, but the investigation could stretch months and jeopardize the timetable.

via Gizmodo|

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