NASA is ready to start buying Vulcan rockets from United Launch AllianceULA's successful Vulcan rocket test allows competition for NASA contracts, ending SpaceX's sole big mission rights.
Reusable rockets are here, so why is NASA paying more to launch stuff to space?NASA's mission launch costs have risen dramatically since the late 2000s due to reduced competition.
Annual power ranking of US launch companies finds a shake-up at the bottomSpaceX remains the leading launch company in the U.S., showcasing its unparalleled number of missions and versatility in space operations.
NASA is ready to start buying Vulcan rockets from United Launch AllianceULA's successful Vulcan rocket test allows competition for NASA contracts, ending SpaceX's sole big mission rights.
Reusable rockets are here, so why is NASA paying more to launch stuff to space?NASA's mission launch costs have risen dramatically since the late 2000s due to reduced competition.
Annual power ranking of US launch companies finds a shake-up at the bottomSpaceX remains the leading launch company in the U.S., showcasing its unparalleled number of missions and versatility in space operations.
ULA's second Vulcan rocket lost part of its booster and kept goingThe Vulcan rocket's second test flight was key for certifying it for military missions, despite a minor anomaly with one booster.
A mid-September test flight of Vulcan could permit a military launch this yearUnited Launch Alliance targeting September 16 for second Vulcan rocket test flight.
Air Force is "growing concerned" about the pace of Vulcan rocket launchesUnited Launch Alliance's Vulcan rocket faced delays in development, impacting the planned military payload launches.
ULA's second Vulcan rocket lost part of its booster and kept goingThe Vulcan rocket's second test flight was key for certifying it for military missions, despite a minor anomaly with one booster.
A mid-September test flight of Vulcan could permit a military launch this yearUnited Launch Alliance targeting September 16 for second Vulcan rocket test flight.
Air Force is "growing concerned" about the pace of Vulcan rocket launchesUnited Launch Alliance's Vulcan rocket faced delays in development, impacting the planned military payload launches.
ULA hasn't given up on developing a long-lived cryogenic space tugThe Vulcan rocket's second test flight aims to validate its reliability for military satellite launches, crucial for U.S. national security.
United Launch Alliance delays the first crewed Boeing Starliner launchThe first crewed Starliner launch has been delayed due to an upper-stage liquid oxygen valve issue.
What Actually Happened to the Boeing Rocket Last Night?The Boeing Starliner's launch was scrubbed due to a strange behavior in a rocket valve, emphasizing safety and protocol adherence.
United Launch Alliance delays the first crewed Boeing Starliner launchThe first crewed Starliner launch has been delayed due to an upper-stage liquid oxygen valve issue.
What Actually Happened to the Boeing Rocket Last Night?The Boeing Starliner's launch was scrubbed due to a strange behavior in a rocket valve, emphasizing safety and protocol adherence.