Tag: Vulcan

  • ULA Vulcan Solid Booster Test Success Amid Anomaly Probe

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    How is ULA’s Vulcan program progressing despite recent setbacks? United Launch Alliance completed a successful static fire test of Vulcan’s solid rocket boosters on May 13, 2026, marking progress in one propulsion system while the company continues investigating an upper stage anomaly that occurred during the rocket’s second certification flight. The test validates the performance…

  • Northrop Grumman Takes $71M Charge on Vulcan Booster Grounding

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    What Financial Impact Has the Vulcan Grounding Had on Northrop Grumman? Northrop Grumman recorded a $71 million charge in its first quarter 2026 earnings directly tied to a solid rocket booster anomaly that has indefinitely grounded United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan Centaur rocket. The defense contractor disclosed the financial hit on April 21, marking one of…

  • Space Force considers Vulcan flights minus solid boosters

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    Can Vulcan launch military payloads without its solid rocket boosters? The U.S. Space Force is evaluating whether United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan Centaur can fly lower-energy national security missions without solid rocket motors (SRMs) as the investigation into a recent solid booster anomaly continues to ground the rocket’s full-performance configuration. This contingency planning reflects the military’s…

  • Pentagon Eyes Vulcan Issues for Next Launch Competition

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    How Will Vulcan’s Reliability Issues Reshape Pentagon Launch Strategy? United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan rocket faces its second grounding in less than two years, and a Space Force three-star general confirmed Tuesday that these reliability issues will “absolutely” influence the Pentagon’s next launch services competition. Despite a backlog of nearly 70 missions, Vulcan has completed just…