Vulcan Centaur.

ULA's replacement for Atlas V and Delta IV. BE-4 methalox first stage (Blue Origin engines), Centaur V upper stage with two RL10 engines. Primary US Space Force national-security launcher under NSSL Phase 2 / Phase 3.

Every Vulcan Centaur launch is independently confirmed by LaunchDetect from NOAA GOES or JMA Himawari geostationary thermal infrared imagery within 30 to 90 seconds of ignition.

Vehicle facts

OperatorULA
CountryUS
First flight2024
StatusActive
ClassMedium-to-heavy lift expendable
Primary padsSLC-41 Cape Canaveral
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