United Launch Alliance Announces Mid-November Return to Flight for Vulcan Rocket
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SPACEFLIGHT NOW - United Launch Alliance said its fledgling Vulcan rocket would return to flight Friday, November 13, after a nine-month grounding due problems with its solid rocket boosters.
This mission, carrying 40 satellites for Amazon’s Leo internet service, will be the fifth flight of Vulcan since it debuted in 2024 and will be the first time it has been fitted with six strap-on solid rocket boosters.
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Note: The first stage of ULA's Vulcan Centaur rocket is powered by two Blue Origin BE-4 engines.
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