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.
Timeline
Cert-1 first flightAJan 2024
First national security mission, USSF-106BAug 2025
USSF-87 launches with a booster nozzle anomalyCFeb 2026
Return to flight with Amazon LeoDDate TBA
A Jan 2024 Cert-1 first flight
B Aug 2025 First national security mission, USSF-106
C Feb 2026 USSF-87 launches with a booster nozzle anomaly
D Date TBA Return to flight with Amazon LeoIN PROGRESS
In the News
ULA names Mark Peller as CEO as Vulcan stays groundedAug 17, 2026