United Launch Alliance (ULA)

ICYMI // #Cert2 at the launch site The #VulcanRocket for our second Certification mission was delivered from the factory to Cape Canaveral by #ULARocketShip to begin launch preparations!

We have been working closely with our current Vulcan Cert-2 customer, Sierra Space, and while ULA will be ready to fly in mid-2024, Sierra Space has shared that they are making excellent progress with Dream Chaser but have schedule risk to fly by that time. Based on this delay and urgent national security needs, we are prioritizing the Cert-2 mission to enable certification to launch our first National Security Space mission. We plan to fly an inert payload, experiments, and demonstrations the Cert-2 mission. We are working with Sierra Space to identify the next available launch date ULA is aware of the heightened threat environment the nation is facing in space and takes seriously the critical responsibility of launching essential National Security Space satellite assets to orbit promptly.

#DYK Florida is the lightning capital of the U.S.? ⚡ ULA’s Space Launch Complex-41 (SLC-41) is equipped with four lightning mitigation towers, which conduct high current to the facility’s ground to keep our rockets and payloads safe. The catenary wires of SLC-41's lightning protection system form a faraday cage, shielding everything within from any electromagnetic interference. #LightningSafetyAwarenessWeek

📍Cape Canaveral Welcome to Florida #VulcanRocket! The #Cert2 booster and Centaur V high-performance upperstage arrived at the launch site after leaving the rocket factory in Decatur, AL for a several-day journey on #ULARocketShip through rivers and open ocean! The second Vulcan mission fulfills ULA’s obligations to conduct two launches for ULA’s certification process with the U.S. Space Force to carry national security payloads.

Such a good episode of Off-Nominal yesterday with Mark Peller of United Launch Alliance (ULA)! Great conversation about Vulcan flight 1, the path to future flights, and SMART reuse, including the indication that they have, at a minimum, investigated bringing Centaur back from orbit by way of the same system they’re looking into for the BE-4 engines. Also, a very last minute defense of Centaur aimed at Peter Beck 😂 https://lnkd.in/eHAGhXW2

The United Launch Alliance (ULA) #VulcanRocket #Cert2 hardware departed our rocket factory in Decatur, Alabama last week, and is headed towards our launch site in Cape Canaveral, Florida with a ride from #ULARocketShip. The upcoming second certification mission will serve as the final certification flight required for the U.S. Space Force’s certification process. Vulcan will advance our nation’s space capability and provide unprecedented mission flexibility.

Congratulations to ULA’s President and CEO Tory Bruno on 40 impressive years of service! Your dedication and leadership have not only transformed ULA but have advanced the aerospace industry in support of national security, space exploration and innovation.

View Tory's #MyDenverSouth story: https://t.ly/ugIts As President and CEO of United Launch Alliance (ULA), Tory Bruno has a strong pulse on the #aerospace industry. In Denver South he has found a great ecosystem of technology and aerospace companies to work with, and has found a community of talented, dedicated people working to make the planet a better place. In Denver South, Tory has found a home—both professionally and personally.

Happy #NationalMascotDay, Max Q! 🚀 We ❤️ you!

Check out more photos from the #VulcanRocket #Cert2 booster and Centaur V departing the rocket factory in Decatur, AL! https://lnkd.in/eY4vucPQ