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ULA wants to upgrade Vulcan Centaur rocket into a 'space interceptor' to defend satellites

United Launch Alliance (ULA) says its new, powerful Vulcan Centaur upper stage rocket could play a key role in defending satellites from potential threats in space.

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Powerful new Vulcan Centaur rocket gearing up for 1st Space Force mission

The new Vulcan Centaur rocket's first launch for the U.S. Space Force will come at an exciting time for the spaceflight industry.

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Go Centaur! Space Force stands up rocket stage at Los Angeles base

A Centaur III propellant tank and its rocket engine stand on display at Los Angeles Air Force Base as a testament to its service to both the United States' military and civilian space missions.

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ULA's new Vulcan Centaur rocket launches on 2nd test flight (video)

United Launch Alliance's new Vulcan Centaur rocket just launched on its second-ever mission, a key test flight that keeps it on track for certification by the U.S. Space Force.

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‘Like we are trapped’: Minorities suffer amid conflict in Myanmar’s Rakhine

AA and its political wing say it is committed to diversity in Rakhine, but there is scepticism among some minorities.

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How to watch ULA's 2nd-ever Vulcan Centaur rocket launch on Oct. 4

United Launch Alliance is set to launch the second test flight of its Vulcan Centaur rocket on Friday morning (Oct. 4), and you can watch the action live online.

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ULA's Vulcan Centaur rocket is 'go' for 2nd-ever launch on Oct. 4

United Launch Alliance's new Vulcan Centaur rocket is 'go' for its second-ever liftoff, a test flight scheduled to launch on Friday morning (Oct. 4).

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ULA rolls Vulcan Centaur rocket to pad ahead of 2nd-ever launch (photos)

United Launch Alliance has rolled its second Vulcan Centaur rocket out to the pad ahead of launch, which is scheduled to take place on Friday (Oct. 4).

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Atlas V rocket launches its final national security mission for US military (video)

United Launch Alliance's venerable Atlas V rocket flew its final national security mission early Tuesday (July 30).

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SpaceX rivals challenge Starship launch license in Florida over environmental, safety concerns

United Launch Alliance and Blue Origin have cited safety and environmental factors in challenges to SpaceX's launch license for Starship at Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

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ISS astronauts take shelter in Boeing Starliner and other return spacecraft after June 26 satellite breakup

ISS astronauts retreated to three return spacecraft late on June 26 after a satellite breakup incident in a nearby orbit. NASA cleared the crew to return to their duties after 1 hour.

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ULA delays Dream Chaser space plane launch to certify Vulcan Centaur rocket for US military missions

ULA will switch launches for its Vulcan Centaur rocket because the Dream Chaser space plane is not ready yet. Its next two launches will focus on national security certification.

Space

Pentagon picks SpaceX, Blue Origin and ULA for $5.6 billion launch deal

SpaceX, Blue Origin and United Launch Alliance will compete for National Security Space Launch contracts worth up to $5.6 billion across fiscal years 2025 through 2029.

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The GOES-U satellite will catch a ride to space on SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket

NOAA's GOES-R series constellation will be complete in space with the launch of its GOES-U satellite at the end of June. This will mark the first time a NOAA satellite will be transported to space using a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket.

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'They're going to test this thing from izzard to gizzard:' NASA hails success of Boeing's 1st Starliner astronaut launch

Boeing's Starliner capsule launched with astronauts on board for the first time today (June 5), and NASA celebrated the milestone.

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NASA And Spacex Ceos Congratulate Each Other On Successful Launch

NASA Administrator and Elon Musk congratulate successful Starliner mission, highlighting camaraderie in space exploration.

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Boeing's Starliner launches astronauts for 1st time in historic liftoff (photos, video)

Boeing's Starliner capsule thundered to orbit today (June 5) with two astronauts on board, kicking off a crucial test flight for the company and for NASA.

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SpaceX targeting June 6 for next launch of Starship megarocket (photos)

SpaceX plans to launch its huge Starship rocket on Thursday (June 6), provided it clears the required regulatory hurdles.

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Boeing's 1st Starliner astronaut launch aborted minutes before liftoff (video)

The first crewed launch of Boeing's Starliner spacecraft has been delayed yet again, this time due to an automatic abort just minutes before liftoff today (June 1).

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Boeing's Starliner rolls out to pad for June 1 astronaut launch (photos)

Boeing's Starliner capsule rolled out to the pad today (May 30) ahead of its first-ever astronaut launch, which is scheduled for June 1.

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Boeing Starliner capsule's 1st astronaut mission cleared for June 1 liftoff

The first-ever astronaut launch of Boeing's Starliner capsule, known as Crew Flight Test, is "go" for its planned June 1 launch, NASA announced today (May 29).

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'It's so complicated:' Boeing Starliner teams diagnosing helium leak ahead of June 1 astronaut launch

NASA and Boeing are still working through "complicated" issues arising from a small Starliner spacecraft helium leak. Launch is June 1, but that's pending a flight readiness review.

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1st astronaut launch of Boeing's Starliner capsule now targeted for June 1

Boeing is now targeting June 1 for the first-ever crewed launch of its Starliner capsule, a test flight that will send two NASA astronauts to the International Space Station.

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Boeing Starliner's 1st astronaut launch delayed again, this time with no new flight date

The 1st astronaut mission aboard Boeing's Starliner will not lift off May 25 as planned. NASA has not yet revealed the cause, but a helium leak has been ongoing in the spacecraft.

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Boeing's 1st Starliner astronaut launch delayed again, to May 25

The first crewed mission of Boeing's new Starliner spacecraft has been pushed back by an additional four days, to May 25.

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