United Launch Alliance (ULA) is an American launch service provider, a joint venture between Lockheed Martin Space and Boeing Defense, Space & Security. As a launch provider, ULA designs, assembles, sells, and launches rockets like the Atlas V and Vulcan Centaur, providing access to space for national security payloads, commercial satellites, and deep-space exploration missions. Its primary customers include the U.S. Department of Defense, NASA, and commercial entities. Key activities involve launch services, rocket development, and partnerships with organizations like NASA and ESA for various space missions.
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The Hedy Lamarr satellite, designated SV10, is scheduled to be launched aboard ULA's Vulcan rocket later in 2026.
Tiphaine Louradour previously served in leadership roles at United Launch Alliance, International Launch Services (ILS), and Spaceflight.
ViaSat-3 F2 separated from United Launch Alliance’s Atlas V rocket on January 13, 2026.
In 2024, SSC awarded SpaceX, Blue Origin, and United Launch Alliance (ULA) an umbrella contract worth up to $5.6 billion for Phase 3, Lane 1 of NSSL.
Tory Bruno, the former head of United Launch Alliance, has joined Blue Origin.
ULA is preparing for the launch of the USSF-87 mission.
ULA has started stacking the next Vulcan rocket for the USSF-87 mission.
The ULA Vulcan rocket is scheduled to launch on February 2, 2023.
United Launch Alliance serves both commercial-style contracts and government missions, creating internal tensions in business models.
ULA now faces competition from SpaceX's significantly cheaper Falcon 9 rocket.
The Space Force has relied on SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket since the retirement of ULA's Delta IV Heavy last year.
ULA announced Tory Bruno's resignation on December 22, 2024.
Blue Origin's BE-4 engine powers both the New Glenn rocket and the first stage of ULA's Vulcan Centaur.
ULA is a joint venture between Boeing and Lockheed Martin.
Tory Bruno was previously the CEO of United Launch Alliance (ULA) for nearly 12 years.
ULA once dominated military launch with Atlas and Delta rockets.
ULA's Vulcan Centaur had its military debut in August 2024 for the U.S. Space Force's USSF-106 mission.
United Launch Alliance (ULA) has started stacking the next Vulcan rocket for its USSF-87 mission.