The U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command and United Launch Alliance successfully launched the USSF-87 mission aboard a Vulcan Centaur rocket in a pre-dawn liftoff from Florida.
Four 63-inch-diameter extended length Graphite Epoxy Motors (GEM 63XL) from Northrop Grumman delivered nearly two million pounds of thrust during the first certified launch of United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan rocket.
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Vulcan is available in four configurations using zero to six solid rocket boosters, offering flexibility to support a wide range of mission profiles.
Two of Northrop Grumman Corporation’s extended length, 63-inch-diameter Graphite Epoxy Motors (GEM 63XL) solid rocket boosters helped power the inaugural flight of United Launch Alliance’s (ULA) Vulcan rocket.
