United Launch Alliance
Vulcan VC4S
VC4S

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Overview
/01Vulcan 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
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Diameter
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Launch Mass
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Liftoff Thrust
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LEO Capacity
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GTO Capacity
Launch Record
/032
Total Launches
2
Successful
0
Failed
100.0%
Success Rate
0
Attempted Landings
0
Successful Landings
0
Failed Landings
0
Consecutive Successes