SMRTR Science & EngineeringOct 17, 2024Ars Technica

ULA is examining debris recovered from Vulcan rocket’s shattered booster nozzle

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Vulcan rocket's first test flight encountered a booster malfunction, but successfully reached its target trajectory thanks to compensating main engines. ULA CEO Tory Bruno called Vulcan "a beast," while the US Space Force awaits a second successful test flight before certifying the rocket for military satellite launches.

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