"The retirement of the Atlas V and Delta IV led to a period of downsizing for United Launch Alliance, with layoffs and facility closures in Florida, California, Alabama, Colorado, and Texas. In a further sign of ULA's troubles, SpaceX won a majority of US military launch contracts for the first time last year. Bruno, 64, served as a genial public face for ULA amid the company's difficult times."
"ULA is a 50-50 joint venture between Boeing and Lockheed Martin, which merged their rocket divisions in 2006. Bruno's plans did not always enjoy full support from ULA's corporate owners. For example, Boeing and Lockheed initially only approved tranches of funding for developing the new Vulcan rocket on a quarterly basis. Beginning before Bruno's arrival and extending into his tenure as CEO, ULA's owners slow-walked development of an advanced upper stage that might have become a useful centerpiece for an innovative in-space transport and refueling infrastructure."
United Launch Alliance entered a period of downsizing after retiring the Atlas V and Delta IV, resulting in layoffs and facility closures across multiple states. SpaceX won a majority of US military launch contracts for the first time last year. Tory Bruno, 64, served as a genial and accessible public face who engaged with enthusiasts, reporters, and produced a podcast. ULA is a 50-50 joint venture between Boeing and Lockheed Martin, formed when their rocket divisions merged in 2006. Boeing and Lockheed at times approved Vulcan funding only in tranches and slow-walked an advanced upper stage. Rumors of a sale circulated but produced no transaction. The ULA board said Bruno is stepping down to pursue another opportunity and named John Elbon interim CEO.
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