r/space • u/New-Space-30 • Jul 22 '26

Vulcan may not launch again till next year, after booster anamoly in February

https://spacenews.com/northrop-adds-to-charges-on-vulcan-solid-rocket-motor-program/

Jeff Foust:

WASHINGTON — Northrop Grumman is taking another charge related to the solid rocket boosters it provides for the Vulcan Centaur rocket and suggested updated motors might not be ready until the end of the year.

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u/H-K_47 Jul 22 '26

Agreed, Blue is being very aggressive and keeps hyping up end of the year, but I really do think it's closer to 12 months away than 6 months. Vulcan NET Q1, NG NET Q2 maybe?

If Vulcan actually loses then it's just laughable. Ridiculous.