Vulcan Centaur Rocket to Launch 1st National Security Mission on Aug. 12
6 Aug 2025
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SPACE.COM - United Launch Alliance's (ULA) new Vulcan Centaur rocket will conduct its first-ever national security launch next week, if all goes according to plan.
ULA announced on Tuesday (Aug. 5) that it's targeting Aug. 12 for USSF-106, a U.S. Space Force mission that will lift off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.
Note: The Vulcan's first stage is powered by 2x Blue Origin BE-4 engines.
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