The Journal of Space Commerce

The Journal of Space Commerce

NGC Delivers First Vulcan GEM 63XL Solid Rocket Boosters

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Tom Patton
Oct 24, 2022
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Northrop Grumman Corporation has delivered the first two 63-inch-diameter extended length Graphite Epoxy Motors (GEM 63XL) to Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida. The solid rocket boosters will support the inaugural flight of United Launch Alliance’s (ULA) Vulcan Centaur rocket planned for first quarter 2023.

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