United Launch Alliance
Vulcan VC4L
VC4L
Active
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
VC4L
Alias
N/A
Maiden Flight
N/A
Technical Specifications
/0267.4 m
Length
5.4 m
Diameter
1 t
Launch Mass
13706 kN
Liftoff Thrust
24600 kg
LEO Capacity
11700 kg
GTO Capacity
Launch Record
/030
Total Launches
0
Successful
0
Failed
—
Success Rate
0
Attempted Landings
0
Successful Landings
0
Failed Landings
0
Consecutive Successes