SMRTR Science & EngineeringFeb 11, 2025Daily.dev

ULA’s Vulcan rocket still doesn’t have the Space Force’s seal of approval

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ULA is preparing to launch Amazon's first group of Kuiper Internet satellites, shifting from the delayed USSF-106 mission. Amazon plans to deploy over 3,200 satellites to compete with SpaceX's Starlink network. ULA has rockets ready to fly, including 15 Atlas V and components for two Vulcan launchers at Cape Canaveral. The Space Force aims to certify Vulcan by early March, potentially allowing the USSF-106 mission to launch between April and June, almost five years after ULA won the contract.

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