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Vulcan

ULA's heavy rocket, grounded for national security missions after a solid rocket booster problem in February 2026. Its return flight is expected to carry Amazon Leo satellites.
Milestones · step 4 of 4
Cert-1 first flightJan 2024
First national security mission, USSF-106Aug 2025
USSF-87 launches with a booster nozzle anomalyFeb 2026
Return to flight with Amazon LeoDate TBA
Timeline
Date TBA Return to flight with Amazon LeoIN PROGRESS
Feb 2026 USSF-87 launches with a booster nozzle anomaly
Aug 2025 First national security mission, USSF-106
Jan 2024 Cert-1 first flight
Team
MP Mark PellerPresident and CEO GW Gary WentzVice President, Atlas and Vulcan Programs