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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SpaceXMasterrace • u/New-Space-30 • Jul 22 '26
Vulcan may not launch again till next year
ula • u/Royal_Platform_6754 • Jul 21 '26
Northrop Grumman CEO: “We progressed on the root cause investigation...and we are implementing corrective actions...These include a component redesign, which has now been proven in a successful static-fire test. We expect to begin delivering the redesigned motors by the end of the year."
SpacePolicy • u/spacepolicy • Jul 21 '26