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Vulcan Rocket Begins Final Road to First Launch

ULA Schedules Inaugural Launch for Dec. 24, 2023

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Tom Patton
Nov 08, 2023
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The United Launch Alliance (ULA) new Vulcan rocket is beginning final processing milestones in advance of the inaugural launch. The first certification mission (Cert-1) is planned to launch on Sunday, Dec. 24, from Space Launch Complex-41 (SLC-41) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida. The Vulcan rocket will provide higher performance and great…

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