United Launch Alliance

Vulcan VC4L

VC4L

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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

VC4L

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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

13706 kN

Liftoff Thrust

24600 kg

LEO Capacity

11700 kg

GTO Capacity

Launch Record

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Total Launches

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0

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Success Rate

0

Attempted Landings

0

Successful Landings

0

Failed Landings

0

Consecutive Successes

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