United Launch Alliance

Vulcan VC6L

VC6L

Vulcan VC6L
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Overview

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Vulcan Centaur is a two-stage-to-orbit, heavy-lift launch vehicle under development by United Launch Alliance (ULA) since 2014. It is principally designed to meet launch demands for the U.S. government's National Security Space Launch (NSSL) program for use by the United States Space Force and U.S. intelligence agencies for national security satellite launches. It will replace both of ULA's existing launchers (Atlas V and Delta IV Heavy) in this role, as these launchers are retiring.

Manufacturer

United Launch Alliance

Variant

VC6L

Alias

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Maiden Flight

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Technical Specifications

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67.4 m

Length

5.4 m

Diameter

1 t

Launch Mass

18110 kN

Liftoff Thrust

27200 kg

LEO Capacity

15300 kg

GTO Capacity

Launch Record

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Total Launches

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Successful

0

Failed

Success Rate

0

Attempted Landings

0

Successful Landings

0

Failed Landings

0

Consecutive Successes

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