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ULA CEO says Vulcan rocket will still fly this year after engine explosion, as launch competition heats up - TL;DR CNBC

ULA CEO says Vulcan rocket will still fly this year after engine explosion, as launch competition heats up

Publishing timestamp: 2023-07-28 10:34:54


Summary

The article discusses how United Launch Alliance plans to continue with its heavy-lift Vulcan rocket despite a mishap earlier this year. The U.S. Space Force is looking to expand its list of rocket launch providers, opening up opportunities in the competitive landscape. ULA CEO Tory Bruno hints at talks with smaller players to obscure military payloads to counter adversaries' anti-satellite capabilities. The article also mentions Blue Origin's involvement in ULA's rocket launch and the plans for Amazon's Project Kuiper. The U.S. Space Force is considering clearing the Vulcan rocket for national security launches, and ULA is seeking clarity on the expanded program. The article highlights the growing demand for military space and the need for space as a basic military effectiveness against other nations. ULA is also in talks to accelerate its in-space services and obscure the location of military payloads.


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Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/07/28/ula-ceo-tory-bruno-vulcan-rocket-will-still-fly-this-year-after-engine-explosion.html


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