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United Launch Alliance (ULA)

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commercialFounded 2006
United States
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United Launch Alliance selected Blue Origin’s BE-4 in September 2018 for its Vulcan main engine.

Mentioned as: United Launch Alliance (ULA)Narrative GeneralDec 20, 2020Lockheed Martin to acquire Aerojet Rocketdyne for $4.4 billion

United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan rocket uses BE-4 engines provided by Blue Origin.

Mentioned as: United Launch Alliance (ULA)Narrative GeneralDec 17, 2020Blue Origin’s New Glenn added to NASA launch contract

United Launch Alliance plans to have both the Vulcan Centaur and its first customer, Astrobotic’s Peregrine lunar lander, on the launch pad by the end of 2021.

Mentioned as: United Launch Alliance (ULA)Narrative PlanDec 17, 2020ULA’s new rocket Vulcan projected to launch in late 2021

United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan Centaur rocket will be ready to launch its first mission in late 2021.

Mentioned as: United Launch Alliance (ULA)Narrative PlanDec 17, 2020ULA’s new rocket Vulcan projected to launch in late 2021

Blue Origin delivered two BE-4 pathfinder engines for ground tests and will deliver the actual flight BE-4 engines to United Launch Alliance’s factory in Decatur, Alabama in summer 2021.

Mentioned as: United Launch Alliance (ULA)Org RelationshipDec 17, 2020ULA’s new rocket Vulcan projected to launch in late 2021

United Launch Alliance attributed the NROL-44 problems to aging equipment and difficulties operating launch pads that are rarely used.

Mentioned as: United Launch Alliance (ULA)Narrative GeneralDec 17, 2020ULA’s new rocket Vulcan projected to launch in late 2021

The 2020-12-10 launch was United Launch Alliance’s 30th mission for the National Reconnaissance Office.

Mentioned as: United Launch AllianceTechnical ProductDec 10, 2020ULA launches long-delayed NRO mission aboard Delta 4 Heavy rocket

To date, United Launch Alliance has launched 142 times with 100 percent mission success.

Mentioned as: United Launch Alliance (ULA)Technical ProductDec 10, 2020United Launch Alliance Rocks NROL-44 Mission Launches to Support National Security

United Launch Alliance’s next launch after NROL-44 is the STP-3 mission for the U.S. Space Force, scheduled for first quarter 2021 from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida.

Mentioned as: United Launch AllianceTechnical ProductDec 10, 2020United Launch Alliance Rocks NROL-44 Mission Launches to Support National Security

A National Reconnaissance Office classified satellite flew to orbit on 2020-12-10 aboard a United Launch Alliance Delta 4 Heavy rocket.

Mentioned as: United Launch AllianceTechnical ProductDec 10, 2020ULA launches long-delayed NRO mission aboard Delta 4 Heavy rocket

United Launch Alliance has successfully delivered more than 140 missions to orbit that support meteorology, planetary science, military capabilities, commercial services, and GPS navigation.

Mentioned as: United Launch Alliance (ULA)Narrative GeneralDec 10, 2020United Launch Alliance Rocks NROL-44 Mission Launches to Support National Security

A United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy rocket carrying the NROL-44 mission for the National Reconnaissance Office lifted off from Space Launch Complex-37 on 2020-12-10 at 8:09 p.m. EST.

Mentioned as: United Launch AllianceTechnical ProductDec 10, 2020United Launch Alliance Rocks NROL-44 Mission Launches to Support National Security

AEHF Space Vehicle 06 successfully launched on 2020-03-26 from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida on a United Launch Alliance Atlas 551 rocket under strict COVID-19 restrictions.

Mentioned as: United Launch Alliance (ULA)Org RelationshipDec 5, 2020Satellite Control Authority Of the AEHF-6 Transferred To USSF’s Space Operations Command

SBIRS GEO-5 is set to be launched in 2021 on a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket.

Mentioned as: United Launch Alliance (ULA)Org RelationshipDec 4, 2020Lockheed Martin announces completion of SBIRS GEO-5 satellite for launch in 2021

The geosynchronous satellite SBIRS GEO-5 is projected to launch in 2021 on a United Launch Alliance Atlas 5 rocket.

Mentioned as: United Launch Alliance (ULA)Org RelationshipDec 2, 2020Lockheed Martin completes production of SBIRS GEO-5 satellite to be launched in 2021

SpaceX and United Launch Alliance were selected as U.S. national security launch providers based on their ability to deliver spacecraft to specific Earth orbits.

Mentioned as: United Launch AllianceOrg RelationshipNov 24, 2020Traditional launch services may not suit the needs of the future Space Force

United Launch Alliance last performed a launch from Vandenberg in January 2019 when a Delta 4 Heavy launched a payload for the National Reconnaissance Office.

Mentioned as: United Launch Alliance (ULA)Org RelationshipNov 22, 2020Falcon 9 launch ends long hiatus in Vandenberg launches

United Launch Alliance and SpaceX were selected on 2020-08-07 as the Space Force’s primary launch providers for 2022 to 2027.

Mentioned as: United Launch Alliance (ULA)Org RelationshipNov 19, 2020SpaceX to transition to fully reusable fleet for national security launches

United Launch Alliance is testing hardware and conducting a broad review of Delta 4 ground equipment at Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg Air Force Base, California.

Mentioned as: United Launch AllianceTechnical ProductNov 19, 2020SpaceX to transition to fully reusable fleet for national security launches

United Launch Alliance is under contract to fly NROL-44 and four additional Delta 4 Heavy missions for the National Reconnaissance Office over the next four years before the vehicle is retired.

Mentioned as: United Launch AllianceTechnical ProductNov 19, 2020SpaceX to transition to fully reusable fleet for national security launches
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