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United Launch Alliance

Vulcan rocket, US military launches

USBoeing / Lockheed Martin JV-ownedest. 2006ulalaunch.com (opens ulalaunch.com)Checked 25 Sep

The brief

Analyst view
  • Vulcan was cleared for US military launches in March 2025, despite losing a booster nozzle on its second flight.
  • CEO Tory Bruno left for Blue Origin at the turn of 2026; Mark Peller was named CEO in August 2026.
  • Over 80 missions booked, including Amazon's internet satellites.
Programs

United Launch Alliance, one program

Updated 14 May 2026
Vulcan CentaurA heavy rocket that is thrown away after each flight: two BE-4 engines, up to six strap-on solid boosters and a hydrogen upper stage.DeployUpdated 14 May 2026View program →
Research · Proto · Pilot · Deploy · Scaling

Peers

Launch · 6

Company & funding

Parent
Boeing / Lockheed Martin JV
HQ
US
Founded
2006

Partners & customers

1 supplier · 1 customer

People

Key people
Primer