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Vulcan Grounding May Trigger Space Force, NRO Launch Delays
space15 days ago

Vulcan Grounding May Trigger Space Force, NRO Launch Delays

The grounding of ULA’s Vulcan rocket after a motor anomaly could force delays or reassignments for multiple Space Force and NRO missions, with near-term impacts on WGS-11+, Next-Gen GEO, and SILENTBARKER. GPS III SV-10 has been shifted to SpaceX Falcon 9 as launch manifests adjust, while Space Systems Command and the NSSL program are evaluating affected timelines. ULA says no Vulcan flights will occur until corrective actions are completed and a GEM 63XL upgrade is planned for the next Vulcan mission; an investigation into the anomaly is underway.

via breakingdefense.com|
#gps-iii-sv-10#nro#space
Artemis II Looms as NASA Reorients Moon Plans and Rockets Face Setbacks
space15 days ago

Artemis II Looms as NASA Reorients Moon Plans and Rockets Face Setbacks

The Rocket Report this week centers on NASA’s pivot from a lunar station toward a Moon base and a nuclear-electric propulsion demo (Space Reactor-1) as Artemis II nears its circumlunar flight. The piece also tracks launch cadence and bottlenecks: Isar’s Spectrum launch delay, Amazon Leo’s accelerated target despite ULA’s Vulcan grounding, and the Space Force moving more missions to alternative providers; Cape Canaveral saw a mysterious missile test, while Russia advanced Baikonur operations and the Starlink-style Rassvet satellites. In the background, ULA’s Vulcan grounding spurs talk of shifting national-security launches to SpaceX, Site 31 at Baikonur is back online, Progress MS-33 docked manually, and cyber defenses expand to protect launches.}

via Ars Technica|
#amazon-leo#artemis-ii#cape-canaveral
"ULA's Ambitious Plan: Reusing Vulcan Rocket in Space"
spaceindustry2 years ago

"ULA's Ambitious Plan: Reusing Vulcan Rocket in Space"

United Launch Alliance is exploring the concept of keeping the upper stages of its Vulcan Centaur rockets in space to perform additional tasks such as satellite maneuvering and countering threats. The company's CEO, Tory Bruno, envisions a fleet of reusable upper stages in orbit, potentially opening up new missions for the company. ULA is also working on increasing its launch cadence and expanding its infrastructure to support future missions, while facing delays with the payload for its upcoming rocket launch.

via Defense One|
#reusable-upper-stage#satellite-maneuvering#space-industry
"Final Launch: Delta IV Heavy Retires After 64 Years"
spacetechnology2 years ago

"Final Launch: Delta IV Heavy Retires After 64 Years"

The Delta IV Heavy rocket took its final flight from Cape Canaveral, marking the end of a six-decade legacy of rockets. With a flawless prelaunch countdown, the rocket lifted off on time, carrying a classified satellite for the National Reconnaissance Office. This historic launch signifies the retirement of the Delta family of rockets, making way for the next generation led by the new Vulcan rocket.

via WESH 2 Orlando|
#cape-canaveral#delta-iv-heavy#spaceflight
"End of an Era: ULA's Final Delta IV Heavy Rocket Launches After 64 Years"
space-exploration2 years ago

"End of an Era: ULA's Final Delta IV Heavy Rocket Launches After 64 Years"

United Launch Alliance (ULA) launched its final Delta IV Heavy rocket, marking the end of a 64-year history of Delta rocket launches. The rocket carried a classified payload for the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) and ignited a unique spectacle due to hydrogen buildup in the flame trench. ULA is retiring the Delta IV in favor of its newly introduced Vulcan rocket, designed specifically for national security space missions. The Delta rocket family has a storied legacy, with various versions and configurations contributing to significant space exploration milestones, and only a few Delta rockets are preserved in museums and rocket parks today.

via Space.com|
#delta-iv-heavy#rocket-launch#space-exploration
"Vulcan Launch Delayed Until Fall Due to Payload Questions"
space-technology2 years ago

"Vulcan Launch Delayed Until Fall Due to Payload Questions"

After the successful debut of the Vulcan rocket, United Launch Alliance faces uncertainty over its next launch due to payload readiness, particularly the Dream Chaser spacecraft for Sierra Space. The company aims to obtain certification from the Space Force for national security payloads, but the spacecraft's potential delay may lead to alternative launch options. Additionally, ULA is eager to exit the certification phase and begin flying contracted missions, but the availability of BE-4 rocket engines remains a pacing item in the supply chain. ULA has reportedly sought an expedited certification process from the Space Systems Command based on the rocket's initial launch data, similar to SpaceX's single-flight certification for the Falcon Heavy rocket in 2018.

via Ars Technica|
#certification#sierra-space#space-force