Tuesday, June 30, 2026
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Space Force won't launch Vulcan rockets until booster problem solved

United Launch Alliance was hoping to ramp up its new Vulcan rocket launches this year, but won't be launching any national security missions until it solves a recurring issue of booster nozzles burning off the rocket on launch.

Space Force won't launch Vulcan rockets until booster problem solved
Image: Phys.org
United Launch Alliance was hoping to ramp up its new Vulcan rocket launches this year, but won't be launching any national security missions until it solves a recurring issue of booster nozzles burning off the rocket on launch.

Originally published at Phys.org

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