ABOUT

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.

SPECIFICATIONS 9
Length 67.4 m
Diameter 5.4 m
Launch Mass T 770
Leo Capacity 24,600 kg
Gto Capacity 11,700 kg
Thrust 13,706 kN
Reusable No
Total Launches 0
Successful Launches 0