Overview

• ULA's Vulcan Centaur rocket will undergo its second certification flight with an inert payload by September.
• The Dream Chaser spaceplane’s launch has been postponed to prioritize military certification flights.
• The Pentagon has already purchased multiple Vulcan launches, necessitating timely certification.
• ULA's successful first Vulcan launch has set the stage for further military missions.
• Timely delivery of BE-4 engines from Blue Origin is crucial for ULA's 2025 launch schedule.