The 202-foot-tall (61.6-meter) Vulcan Centaur is set to launch from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral.
Vulcan Centaurs developmental journey was significantly influenced by both geopolitical events and competitive pressures in the aerospace industry.
Its a highly versatile rocket, equipped with the capability to launch multiple payloads simultaneously.
ULA’s Vulcan Centaur standing on the Florida launch pad.Photo: ULA
These Graphite Epoxy Motor (GEM) 63XL Solid Rocket Boosters (SRBs) are provided by Northrop Grumman.
The rockets configuration can be recognized by its unique code, such as the VC2S for its first launch.
So for a six-booster configuration with the long payload fairing, the designation would be VC6L.
The 70-foot-long fairing will be capable of delivering multiple payloads.Graphic: ULA
The second stage is powered by two RL10 engines from Aerojet Rocketdyneefficient engines with a long history of reliability.
It hasnt been a smooth path to the starting line.
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Conceptual image of Vulcan Centaur launch.Image: ULA
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Vulcan Centaur and its main components.Graphic: ULA
