United Launch Alliance's Vulcan Centaur rocket completes 2nd test flight, reaching orbit with a booster malfunction.
On October 4, 2024, United Launch Alliance's Vulcan Centaur rocket completed its second test flight, reaching orbit despite a malfunction involving one solid rocket booster losing a nozzle. This issue delayed key events during launch but did not prevent the rocket from achieving its mission objectives. ULA is investigating the anomaly as it seeks certification for future national security missions with the U.S. Space Force, having invested about $7 billion in the program.
October 04, 2024
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