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Vulcan VC0S

Vulcan VC0S

Company: United Launch Alliance

United Launch Alliance is the creator and operator of the heavy-lift, expendable, two-stage-to-orbit Vulcan VC0S launch vehicle (ULA). The National Security Space Launch (NSSL) program of the US Space Force, which launches satellites for the Defense Department and US intelligence agencies, is the program for which it is primarily intended. It will take the place of ULA's current Atlas V and Delta IV Heavy heavy-lift rockets. Additionally, Vulcan VC0S will be utilized for commercial launches; Kuiper Systems has placed an order for 38 missions.

Rocket / Launch Vehicle Specifications

Diameter5.4 m (18 ft)
Fairing Height15.5 m
Mass546700 Kg (1205300 lbs)
Maximum Thrust2201.7 kN (495000 lbf)
No Boosters0, 2, 4, or 6
Payload To GO7000 Kg (15000 lbs)
Payload To GTO15300 Kg (33700 lbs)
Payload To LEO27200 Kg (60000 lbs)
Payload To TLI12100 Kg (26700 lbs)
PropellantHTPB, Al / AP, CH4 / LOX
Rocket Height61.6–67.3 m (202–221 ft)
Stages2

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