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United Launch Alliance (ULA)

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commercialFounded 2006
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ULA CEO Tory Bruno stated that the first Vulcan launch was postponed due to a test anomaly but is expected to fly in December.

Mentioned as: United Launch Alliance (ULA)Narrative GeneralSep 18, 2023SpaceX launches a debate on monopolies

In late 2022 the U.S. Export-Import Bank approved $407,000,000 in financing for the launch by SpaceX and United Launch Alliance of two ViaSat-3 satellites through Viasat’s United Kingdom subsidiary.

Mentioned as: United Launch Alliance (ULA)Org RelationshipSep 15, 2023Ex-Im Bank considering more than $5 billion in space industry financing

ULA CEO Tory Bruno raised concerns about the Phase 3 strategy and argued that it would not be a competition if everybody wins.

Mentioned as: United Launch Alliance (ULA)Narrative GeneralSep 13, 2023ULA has ‘no issues’ with Space Force plan to select three national security launch providers

United Launch Alliance estimates the commercial geostationary launch market is roughly stable at about 10 launches per year.

Mentioned as: United Launch AllianceTechnical ProductSep 13, 2023Arianespace to Launch Intelsat Small GEO Satellite

Amazon awarded contracts in April 2022 to Arianespace, Blue Origin, and United Launch Alliance for up to 83 launches of Ariane 6, New Glenn, and Vulcan Centaur rockets to deploy the 3,236-satellite Project Kuiper constellation.

Mentioned as: United Launch Alliance (ULA)Org RelationshipSep 12, 2023Kuiper launch companies say they can meet Amazon’s schedule

ULA plans to ship the Vulcan vehicle to the pad in November and expects to fly Vulcan in December.

Mentioned as: United Launch Alliance (ULA)Narrative GeneralSep 12, 2023Kuiper launch companies say they can meet Amazon’s schedule

United Launch Alliance is using a three-part approach to build up launch capacity for Kuiper that includes infrastructure improvements, launching Kuiper satellites on Atlas rockets, and stockpiling Vulcan hardware.

Mentioned as: United Launch Alliance (ULA)Narrative GeneralSep 12, 2023Kuiper launch companies say they can meet Amazon’s schedule

United Launch Alliance estimates the commercial geostationary launch market is currently about 10 launches per year.

Mentioned as: United Launch AllianceTechnical ProductSep 12, 2023Arianespace to launch Intelsat small GEO satellite

United Launch Alliance has launched 157 times to date with 100 percent mission success.

Mentioned as: United Launch Alliance (ULA)Narrative GeneralSep 11, 2023United Launch Alliance Announces the Successful Launch of Joint National Security Mission

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carrying the SILENTBARKER/NROL-107 mission lifted off on 2023-09-10 at 8:47 a.m. EDT from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.

Mentioned as: United Launch AllianceTechnical ProductSep 11, 2023United Launch Alliance Announces the Successful Launch of Joint National Security Mission

United Launch Alliance (ULA) has proposed a commercial deal to supply 1,100 tonnes of propellant per year on the lunar surface for $500 per kilogram.

Mentioned as: United Launch Alliance (ULA)Narrative FinancialSep 11, 2023Key issues for the Japanese government regarding exploration and development of space resources

NROL-107, also known as SilentBarker, flew to geostationary Earth orbit on 2023-09-10 aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas 5 rocket.

Mentioned as: United Launch Alliance (ULA)Narrative GeneralSep 10, 2023ULA’s Atlas 5 launches National Reconnaissance Office mission

Northrop Grumman will provide GEM 63XL rocket motors to help boost United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan rocket, which is scheduled for a first launch later 2023.

Mentioned as: United Launch Alliance (ULA)Narrative PlanSep 10, 2023Northrop Grumman’s GEM solid rocket motors help to power ULA’s successful NROL-107 launch

United Launch Alliance launched the SILENTBARKER/NROL-107 mission direct to geosynchronous Earth orbit (GEO).

Mentioned as: United Launch Alliance (ULA)Org RelationshipSep 10, 2023United Launch Alliance’s successful launch for joint national security mission

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carrying the SILENTBARKER/NROL-107 mission for the National Reconnaissance Office and the United States Space Force’s Space Systems Command lifted off on 2023-09-10 at 8:47 a.m. EDT from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida.

Mentioned as: United Launch Alliance (ULA)NoiseSep 10, 2023United Launch Alliance’s successful launch for joint national security mission

A ULA Atlas V 551 configuration was used to carry the SILENTBARKER/NROL-107 national security payload.

Mentioned as: United Launch Alliance (ULA)Narrative GeneralSep 10, 2023UPDATE 3: Success as ULA launches U.S. Space Force’s SILENTBARKER/NROL-107

As of 2023-09-10, United Launch Alliance has launched 157 times with 100 percent mission success.

Mentioned as: United Launch Alliance (ULA)Technical ProductSep 10, 2023United Launch Alliance’s successful launch for joint national security mission

The Northrop Grumman GEM 63 solid rocket boosters provided approximately £1,850,000of thrust to propel the ULA Atlas V rocket.

Mentioned as: United Launch Alliance (ULA)Narrative GeneralSep 10, 2023Northrop Grumman’s GEM solid rocket motors help to power ULA’s successful NROL-107 launch

Northrop Grumman will continue to provide GEM 63 rocket motors to support United Launch Alliance’s Atlas V.

Mentioned as: United Launch Alliance (ULA)Narrative PlanSep 10, 2023Northrop Grumman’s GEM solid rocket motors help to power ULA’s successful NROL-107 launch

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V 551 rocket launched the SILENTBARKER/NROL-107 mission on 2023-09-10 at 8:47 a.m. EDT (5:47 a.m. PDT).

Mentioned as: United Launch Alliance (ULA)Org RelationshipSep 10, 2023United Launch Alliance’s successful launch of NROL-107 on mission for Space Systems Command and NRO
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