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United Launch Alliance (ULA)

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United Launch Alliance will receive $1,500,000 to conduct an initial capabilities assessment for NSSL Phase 3 Lane 1.

Mentioned as: United Launch Alliance (ULA)Org RelationshipJun 13, 2024SSC awards 3 contracts for National Security Space Launch Phase 3 Lane 1

Amazon’s Kuiper program contracted up to 83 launches from Arianespace, Blue Origin, and United Launch Alliance, which is characterized as the largest commercial launch deal and could imply launch Capex as high as $6,000,000,000 to $10,000,000,000 at current market prices.

Mentioned as: United Launch Alliance (ULA)Org RelationshipJun 7, 2024SpaceX and the categorical imperative to achieve low launch cost

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carrying NASA astronauts Barry “Butch” Wilmore and Sunita “Suni” Williams aboard the Boeing CST-100 Starliner lifted off from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida on 2024-06-05 at 10:52 a.m. EDT.

Mentioned as: United Launch Alliance (ULA)NoiseJun 6, 2024ULA’s statement — United Launch Alliance successfully launches first crewed Starliner

The 2024-06-05 Starliner mission contributes to ULA’s role in providing crewed launch capability in support of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program.

Mentioned as: United Launch Alliance (ULA)Org RelationshipJun 6, 2024ULA’s statement — United Launch Alliance successfully launches first crewed Starliner

The 2024-06-05 launch was the first crewed mission launched by United Launch Alliance.

Mentioned as: United Launch Alliance (ULA)Narrative GeneralJun 5, 2024Starliner lifts off on crewed test flight

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V lifted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida at 10:52 a.m. Eastern on 2024-06-05 on the Crew Flight Test mission.

Mentioned as: United Launch AllianceTechnical ProductJun 5, 2024Starliner lifts off on crewed test flight

If Starliner does not launch by 2024-06-06, NASA and United Launch Alliance will stand down to perform work on the rocket that includes replacing expiring batteries.

Mentioned as: United Launch Alliance (ULA)Org RelationshipJun 3, 2024Starliner launch rescheduled for June 5

If a card replacement was straightforward, United Launch Alliance expected the work could be completed in time for a 2024-06-02 launch attempt, otherwise the agency would move to a backup date of 2024-06-05.

Mentioned as: United Launch Alliance (ULA)Narrative GeneralJun 1, 2024Starliner launch attempt scrubbed

A slip beyond 2024-06-06 would require United Launch Alliance to replace batteries in the rocket, and United Launch Alliance estimated that battery replacement work would take about 10 days.

Mentioned as: United Launch Alliance (ULA)Org RelationshipJun 1, 2024Starliner launch attempt scrubbed

NASA, Boeing, and United Launch Alliance did not proceed with the planned 2024-05-25 launch of the Crew Flight Test mission carrying two NASA astronauts.

Mentioned as: United Launch Alliance (ULA)Narrative GeneralMay 21, 2024Starliner crewed test flight remains on hold

United Launch Alliance plans to be ready to fly in mid-2024 while Sierra Space has requested a launch period in the beginning of September.

Mentioned as: United Launch Alliance (ULA)Narrative PlanMay 13, 2024ULA could fly dummy payload on next Vulcan launch if Dream Chaser is delayed

In 2020 the Space Force awarded United Launch Alliance one of two National Security Space Launch Phase 2 contracts with ULA winning 60% of missions over five years and SpaceX receiving 40%.

Mentioned as: United Launch Alliance (ULA)Org RelationshipMay 13, 2024ULA could fly dummy payload on next Vulcan launch if Dream Chaser is delayed

United Launch Alliance’s goal is to launch Dream Chaser to the International Space Station in the fall.

Mentioned as: United Launch AllianceTechnical ProductMay 13, 2024ULA could fly dummy payload on next Vulcan launch if Dream Chaser is delayed

United Launch Alliance signed agreements with Bollinger Shipyards in Lockport, Louisiana and Bristol Harbor Group, Inc. in Bristol, Rhode Island to design, oversee, and build a new ship to transport Vulcan rockets from the factory in Decatur, Alabama to Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and Vandenberg Space Force Base.

Mentioned as: United Launch Alliance (ULA)NoiseMay 8, 2024ULA signs Bollinger Shipyards and Bristol Harbor Group, Inc. to create transport ship for Vulcan rockets

United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan rocket is contracted to perform 38 launches for Amazon to support deployment of the majority of the Project Kuiper constellation.

Mentioned as: United Launch Alliance (ULA)Narrative GeneralMay 8, 2024ULA signs Bollinger Shipyards and Bristol Harbor Group, Inc. to create transport ship for Vulcan rockets

United Launch Alliance uses Port Canaveral for delivering launch vehicles manufactured at its Alabama factory.

Mentioned as: United Launch AllianceTechnical ProductMay 7, 2024Report recommends major expansion of Florida seaport to support space industry

Starliner’s Crew Flight Test (CFT) mission is scheduled to launch no earlier than 10:34 p.m. Eastern on 2024-05-06 on a United Launch Alliance Atlas 5.

Mentioned as: united launch allianceTechnical ProductMay 5, 2024Russia may skip first operational Starliner mission

Three ULA representatives on the Blue Team verify White Room safety, establish access to the capsule, deploy the environmental seal, and set up access platforms via a 48-foot-long retractable catwalk.

Mentioned as: United Launch Alliance (ULA)Narrative GeneralMay 4, 2024ULA launch is imminent as first crewed Boeing Starliner mission readies for ISS

The ULA motorized payload transporter moved at a top speed of 5 mph during the move of Starliner to the Vertical Integration Facility and provided environmental controls for the spacecraft during transport.

Mentioned as: ULATechnical ProductMay 4, 2024ULA launch is imminent as first crewed Boeing Starliner mission readies for ISS

The transporter that moved Starliner from Boeing’s C3PF to ULA’s Vertical Integration Facility operated at a top speed of 5 mph and provided environmental controls during transport.

Mentioned as: United Launch Alliance (ULA)Org RelationshipMay 1, 2024ULA’s Starliner in countdown mode and Status Check for first human launch of NASA astronauts Wilmore and Williams to ISS
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