ULA Accelerates Vulcan Rocket Certification for Key Military Missions

United Launch Alliance prioritizes Cert-2 launch with inert payload to meet Space Force requirements and secure lucrative contracts.

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.