Vulcan VC6L (United Launch Alliance)
The Vulcan VC6L is a non-reusable, active launch vehicle manufactured by United Launch Alliance (established in 2006). It undertook its inaugural launch on an unknown date.
Vulcan Centaur is a two-stage-to-orbit, heavy-lift launch vehicle under development by United Launch Alliance (ULA) since 2014. It is principally designed to meet launch demands for the U.S. government's National Security Space Launch (NSSL) program for use by the United States Space Force and U.S. intelligence agencies for national security satellite launches. It will replace both of ULA's existing launchers (Atlas V and Delta IV Heavy) in this role, as these launchers are retiring.
Vulcan VC6L Specifications
| Variant | VC6L |
|---|---|
| Length | 67.4 m |
| Diameter | 5.4 m |
| Stages | 2 |
| Launch Mass | 877 T |
| Takeoff Thrust | 18110 kN |
| LEO Capacity | 27200 kg |
| GTO Capacity | 15300 kg |
| GEO Capacity | 7000 kg |
| SSO Capacity | 23900 kg |
Vulcan VC6L Launch Record
| Pending Launches | 1 |
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Manufacturer
Interim CEO: John Elbon
United Launch Alliance (ULA) is a joint venture of Lockheed Martin Space Systems and Boeing Defense, Space & Security. ULA was formed in December 2006 by combining the teams at these companies which provide spacecraft launch services to the government of the United States. ULA launches from both coasts of the US. They launch their Atlas V vehicle from LC-41 in Cape Canaveral and LC-3E at Vandeberg. Their Delta IV launches from LC-37 at Cape Canaveral and LC-6 at Vandenberg.