United Launch Alliance

Vulcan VC4S

VC4S

Vulcan VC4S
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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

VC4S

Alias

N/A

Maiden Flight

August 13, 2025

Technical Specifications

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Length

Diameter

Launch Mass

Liftoff Thrust

LEO Capacity

GTO Capacity

Launch Record

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2

Total Launches

2

Successful

0

Failed

100.0%

Success Rate

0

Attempted Landings

0

Successful Landings

0

Failed Landings

0

Consecutive Successes

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