The U.S. military's reliance on SpaceX for national security satellite launches highlights a shift away from ULA, which is addressing design issues with its new Vulcan rocket. ULA has to regain trust after decades of dominance in military missions. With the retirement of older rockets, ULA's future depends on successfully launching Vulcan while ensuring military payload safety. Steps to increase engineering focus and accountability within ULA are essential for restoring its reputation and securing further contracts. The first military mission of Vulcan is scheduled for July 2025, marking a critical test for ULA's renewed capabilities.
"To address these challenges ULA has increased its engineering resources and management focus to resolve design issues," Purdy wrote.
"For these programs, the prime contractors must re-establish baselines, establish a culture of accountability, and repair trust deficit to prove to the SAE that they are a trustworthy partner."
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